Assumption and Reasoning

Assumption

Assumption noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.

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Reasoning and assumption are semantically related in conclusion topic. In some cases you can use "Reasoning" instead a noun "Assumption".

Nearby Words: assume, assumed, assumptive

Reasoning noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.

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Assumption and reasoning are semantically related in conclusion topic. Sometimes you can use "Assumption" instead a noun "Reasoning".

Nearby Words: reason, reasonable, reasoned, reasonably

rational	rational assumption	rational reasoning
sensible	sensible assumption	sensible reasoning
good	good assumption	good reasoning
similar	similar assumption	similar reasoning
Other adjectives: original, initial, valid, likely, poor, logical, false, faulty, inherent, apparent, implied, bizarre, basic, idiotic, realistic.

The only Epic Fail in reasoning here is the assumption that both sides will automatically endure as political entities.

Source: Cutting the Knot
Wrong Genre Savvy: While Shawn was ultimately proven right, his reasoning hinged on the assumption that this was a one-shot episode.

Source: Series / Boy Meets World

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