Meaning
reason, reasoning power
- The ability to think rationally and logically; good sense or reasoning
- A line of logical argumentation or reasoning
In a sentence
Bisogna affrontare questa complessa crisi con lucidità e raziocinio.
We must tackle this complex crisis with clarity and reason.
Le sue decisioni sono guidate più dall'istinto che dal raziocinio.
His decisions are guided more by instinct than by reason.
Non c'era alcun raziocinio nella strategia proposta dalla dirigenza?
Was there no sound reasoning in the strategy proposed by management?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| raziocinio | masculine · singular |
| raziocini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used in elevated or analytical contexts where 'ragione' or 'buon senso' would be used in everyday speech.
- Often combined with 'usare' or 'agire con' to describe sensible, deliberate decision-making.