Definition Dictionary

Something accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.

To reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts or premises.

Capable of being shown clearly through evidence, reasoning, or an example.

To establish through evidence or reasoning that something is false.

Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken assumption.

A mistaken belief or an argument that rests on faulty reasoning.

Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

To reach a conclusion from evidence or reasoning.

A conclusion reached from evidence or reasoning rather than stated directly.

Understood through immediate insight rather than explicit reasoning.

The principles or process of reasoning from claims and evidence to conclusions.

Not based on or guided by reasoning.

The underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.

To protest or object with earnest reasoning.

A person who uses clever but misleading reasoning; also a member of an ancient Greek teaching tradition.