reasoning
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ noun B2- The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive. · Her reasoning was clear and logical.· I don’t follow your reasoning on this issue.
- A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.
Plural reasonings
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With the rapid instinct of selfishness, Caderousse readily perceived the solidity of this mode of reasoning; he gazed, doubtfully, wistfully, on Danglars, and then caution supplanted generosity.
Now, to follow out this reasoning, what is the marvellous?—that which we do not understand.
The reasoning was close and intense, but the deductions appeared to me to be far-fetched and exaggerated.
The train of reasoning ran, ‘Here is a gentleman of a medical type, but with the air of a military man.
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