| line of reasoning 
 
 a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood;
 the methodical process of logical reasoning
 - 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
 
 
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