English > line of reasoning: 1 sense > noun 1, cognitionMeaning | A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning. |
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Example | "I can't follow your line of reasoning" |
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Synonyms | argumentation, logical argument, argument, line |
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Narrower | casuistry | argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading |
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line of inquiry, line of questioning | An ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument |
policy | A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government |
Broader | reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought | Thinking that is coherent and logical |
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Spanish | argumentación, argumento lógico, argumento |
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Catalan | argumentació, argument lògic, argument |
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