reasoned

Thân thiện

She presented a reasoned argument to the committee.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. logically valid
   • a sound argument

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sound
• well-grounded