noun
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
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I can't follow your line of reasoning
• Syn: ↑argumentation, ↑logical argument, ↑argument, ↑line
• Derivationally related forms: ↑argue (for: ↑argumentation)
• Hypernyms: ↑reasoning, ↑logical thinking, ↑abstract thought
• Hyponyms: ↑line of inquiry, ↑line of questioning, ↑casuistry, ↑policy
Useful english dictionary. 2012.