reasons
|rea/sons|
B1
/ˈriːzənz/
(reason)
logical cause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reason' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'raison', where 'raison' meant 'explanation or justification'.
Historical Evolution
'raison' transformed into the Middle English word 'resoun', and eventually became the modern English word 'reason'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'explanation or justification', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'reason'.
The reasons for his decision were unclear.
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Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'reason'.
She reasons that the project will succeed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41