3
theoretical(adjective, hypothetical)
3
a priori
3
analysis(noun, numeration)
3
explanatory(adjective, examining, descriptive, interpretive)
3
intellectual(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
3
keen(adjective, reasonable, sensitive, deep, rational)
3
penetrating(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, critical)
3
questioning(adjective, logical, interested, curious, systematic)
3
reasoning(adjective, sound, reasonable, keen, sensible)
3
speculative(adjective, theoretical)
3
tentative(adjective, experimental)
3
testing(adjective, examining)
3
thorough(adjective, logical, penetrating, systematic, searching)
3
thoughtful(adjective, sound, reasonable, keen, sensible)
2
analytically
2
cogent(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
2
detailed(adjective, sensitive, intelligent, shrewd, logical)
2
discursive
2
empirical(adjective, adverb, reasonable, rational, logical)
2
examining(adjective, logical, penetrating, interested, curious)
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