Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 7 compound words that contain reasoning. The most common are listed below. Open reasoning in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- motivated reasoningThe phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
- inductive reasoningThe process of making inferences based upon observed patterns, or simple repetition. Often used in reference to predictions about what will happen or does happen, based upon what has happened.
- deductive reasoningInference in which the conclusion cannot be false given that the premises are true.
- abductive reasoningDetermining plausibility based on a set of evidence.
- circular reasoningSynonym of circular argument: A term often conflated with begging the question in philosophy.
- emotional reasoningA cognitive process that occurs when a person believes that what they are feeling is true regardless of the evidence.
- forward reasoningIn artificial intelligence, modus ponens.
- case-based reasoningThe process of solving new problems based on the known solutions of similar problems encountered in the past.
- reasoning outpresent participle and gerund of reason out
Compound words 7
- malreasoningFaulty reasoning.
- metareasoningReasoning about the nature of reasoning itself.
- nonreasoningThat does not reason.
- reasoninglyUsing one's faculty of reason; rationally.
- counterreasoningpresent participle of counterreason: An opposing reason; a reason against something.
- misreasoningpresent participle and gerund of misreason
- outreasoningpresent participle and gerund of outreason