reasoner
/'ri:znə/
Definition
Noun: A person who thinks, argues, or forms conclusions in a logical, systematic, and rational way. A reasoner uses principles of logic and evidence to analyze information and reach judgments.
Usage
The word "reasoner" is a formal term used to describe someone skilled in or habitually engaged in logical thought. It often appears in academic, philosophical, or analytical contexts. * A good scientist must be a careful reasoner. * The philosopher was known as a brilliant reasoner. * The debate highlighted her skills as a clear and persuasive reasoner.
Advanced Usage
- As a classifier: The term can be used to categorize types of thinkers or systems, especially in fields like artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
- The AI was designed to be a probabilistic reasoner, capable of dealing with uncertainty.
Variants and Related Words
- Reason (verb): To think, understand, and form judgments logically.
- Humans have the unique ability to reason about abstract concepts.
- Reasoning (noun): The process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.
- Her reasoning was flawed because it was based on a false premise.
- Rational (adjective): Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- He offered a rational explanation for the phenomenon.
Synonyms
- Logician: A person who is an expert in or studies logic.
- Thinker: A person who thinks deeply and seriously.
- Analyst: A person who examines something in detail to understand or explain it.
Antonyms
- Dogmatist: A person who asserts opinions in an arrogant manner without proof.
- Irrationalist: A person who believes that feelings and instincts are more important than reason.
Noun
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someone who reasons logically
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