line of reasoning

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noun

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