reasoned Meaning & Definition
What Does Reasoned Mean?
Reasoned is an adjective that means based on reasoning; being the result of logical thought. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of reason. As a verb, it means To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational.
Reasoned: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈriːzənd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | thoughtful, sound and considered |
| Comparative / superlative | more reasoned, most reasoned |
Reasoned Definition (Adjective)
- based on reasoning; being the result of logical thought
Reasoned as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of reason
Verb
- To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
- To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
- To converse; to compare opinions.
- To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.
I reasoned the matter with my friend.
- To support with reasons, as a request.
- To persuade by reasoning or argument.
to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan
- (with down) To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons.
to reason down a passion
- (usually with out) To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument.
to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon
Synonyms of Reasoned
Reasoned synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Reasoned
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Reasoned in a Sentence
I reasoned the matter with my friend.
to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan
to reason down a passion
to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon
Word Forms & Grammar
reasoned (comparative more reasoned, superlative most reasoned)
reasoned
Words That Rhyme With Reasoned
Reasoned Pronunciation
Reasoned is pronounced //ˈriːzənd// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Reasoned
Is reasoned an adjective or a verb?
Reasoned is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for reasoned?
Words with a similar meaning to reasoned include thoughtful, sound and considered. See the full list of reasoned synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of reasoned?
The comparative form is more reasoned and the superlative form is most reasoned.