reasoned
Definition
- Adjective:
- Logically valid; based on sound reasoning: Describes an argument, opinion, or conclusion that is carefully thought out, structured, and supported by logic and evidence.
Usage
- The adjective "reasoned" is used to describe statements, arguments, or decisions that are not impulsive but are the result of careful, logical thought.
- It is a formal term often used in academic, legal, or professional contexts.
- It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., a reasoned argument).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The judge appreciated the lawyer's reasoned defense of his client.
- After a reasoned discussion, the committee reached a unanimous decision.
- Her article presented a reasoned critique of the new policy.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-reasoned": An intensified form emphasizing the high quality of the logic.
- The panel was impressed by the student's well-reasoned thesis.
- "Reasoned judgment": A common collocation in legal and formal writing, referring to a decision based on logical analysis.
- The court's ruling was a reasoned judgment that considered all the evidence.
Variants and Related Words
- Reason (verb): To think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.
- We need to reason our way through this complex problem.
- Reasoning (noun): The process of thinking about something in a logical way.
- His reasoning behind the proposal was very clear.
- Reasoner (noun): A person who reasons or thinks logically.
- She is a careful and methodical reasoner.
Synonyms
- Logical: Characterized by clear, sound reasoning.
- Rational: Based on reason or logic.
- Cogent: (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
- Well-founded: Based on good evidence or reasons.
Antonyms
- Irrational: Not logical or reasonable.
- Unreasoned: Not based on good sense or logic; impulsive.
- Illogical: Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.
Related Phrases
- A reasoned approach: A methodical and logical way of dealing with something.
- The crisis required a calm and reasoned approach.
- To listen to reason: To be persuaded by logical argument.
- He is very stubborn and refuses to listen to reason.
Adjective
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logically valid
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a sound argument
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