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1. reasoning
noun. ['ˈriːzənɪŋ'] thinking that is coherent and logical.
Synonyms
- deduction
- thought process
- reasoning backward
- synthesis
- illation
- cerebration
- inference
- deductive reasoning
- intellection
- abstract thought
- line of reasoning
- logical argument
- analysis
- logical thinking
- argument
- synthetic thinking
- regress
- ratiocination
- anticipation
- thought
- argumentation
- conjecture
- prevision
- line
- thinking
- mentation
- prediction
Antonyms
- convergent thinking
- analysis
- con
- pro
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2. reasoning
adjective. ['ˈriːzənɪŋ'] endowed with the capacity to reason.
Synonyms
- rational
- intelligent
Antonyms
- addition
- increase
- divergent thinking
3. backward
adverb. ['ˈbækwɝd'] at or to or toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- rearward
- rearwards
- back
Antonyms
- correct
- head
- obverse
- synonymous
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. backward
adjective. ['ˈbækwɝd'] directed or facing toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- rearward
- receding
- cacuminal
- reversed
- retral
- inverse
- reverse
- converse
- reflexive
- retrograde
- reversive
- retrospective
- returning
- regardant
- backswept
- sweptback
- regressive
- retroflex
- self-referent
- retracted
- retroflexed
Antonyms
- forward
- progressive
- front
- appearance
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. backward
adverb. ['ˈbækwɝd'] in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.
Antonyms
- gain
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. backward
adjective. ['ˈbækwɝd'] (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature.
Synonyms
- bashful
- timid
Antonyms
- forward
- unturned
- anterior
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. backward
adjective. ['ˈbækwɝd'] having made less than normal progress.
Synonyms
- adynamic
Antonyms
- direct
- synchronise
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. backward
adjective. ['ˈbækwɝd'] retarded in intellectual development.
Synonyms
- slow-witted
- half-witted
- feebleminded
Antonyms
- falsify
- stay
- synchronize
- consecrate
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. backward
adverb. ['ˈbækwɝd'] in or to or toward a past time.
Antonyms
- ahead
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))