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- [in ree-zuh n]
- /ɪn ˈri zən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in ree-zuh n]
- /ɪn ˈri zən/
Definitions of in reason words
- noun in reason a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war. 1
- noun in reason a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action: I dare you to give me one good reason for quitting school! 1
- noun in reason the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences: Effective leadership requires a person of reason. 1
- noun in reason sound judgment; good sense. 1
- noun in reason normal or sound powers of mind; sanity. 1
- noun in reason Logic. a premise of an argument. 1
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Origin of in reason
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English resoun, reisun (noun) < Old French reisun, reson < Latin ratiōn- (stem of ratiō) ratio
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Parts of speech for In reason
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in reason popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in reason usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in reason
adv in reason
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- quite — completely, wholly, or entirely: quite the reverse; not quite finished.
- somewhat — in some measure or degree; to some extent: not angry, just somewhat disturbed.
Antonyms for in reason
adv in reason
- immoderate — not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.
- unlimitedly — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
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