Meaning of reasoned in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    reasoned

    Definitions

    1. reflects weight of sound argument or evidence

    Examples

    • « a sound argument »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. resulting from careful thought

    Examples

    • « the paper was well thought out »

    Synonyms

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