adjective
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Etymology
Origin of reasoned
Explanation
Anything that's sensible or thoughtful can be described as reasoned. A reasoned decision about which candidate to vote for requires some research and careful thought. You probably assume that most rulings made by judges are reasoned — they're logical and intelligent. If you have a friend who tends to act in an irrational or foolish way when he's upset, you also assume that in certain circumstances his decisions won't be reasoned. The adjective reasoned comes from reason, from the Old French raisoner, "speak, discuss, or argue."
Example Sentences
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I would totally hide Anne Frank, she reasoned.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The researchers reasoned that the same enzyme might produce other peptides that influence energy balance and appetite.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The CPS reasoned that because the prosecution did not use them to form its case against Letby, they were not relevant.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He reasoned that if the lodge was going to accommodate more than 20 guests, which was the intent, they’d need a massive great room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
If DNA was truly the gene carrier, he reasoned, then its structure should illuminate the nature of the gene.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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