Reasoning
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of thinking about something in a logical, rational way. The process of forming conclusions, judgements, or inferences from facts or premises.
“Her reasoning was sound and convinced the committee to approve the proposal.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈriːzənɪŋ/
Syllables
rea·son·ing
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Wordle
Contains 'REASON' root and '-ING' ending; watch for double vowels
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Worth 10 points; multiple vowels allow for flexible placement
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