reason in Latin

reason in Latin is causa, ratiō, ratio — reason means a cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

causa

noun

That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.

ratiō

noun

An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

causa

noun

An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

ratio

noun

(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

causa

noun

(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

What does "reason" mean?

noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
"She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation."
noun The ability to think logically and make judgments; rational thought.
"He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion."
verb To think through something logically in order to reach a conclusion.
"She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest."

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What is "reason" in Latin?

"reason" in Latin is causa, ratiō, ratio. reason means: A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

How do you use "reason" in a sentence?

Example: "She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation." In Latin, "reason" is causa, ratiō, ratio.

Are there other ways to say "reason" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "reason": causa, ratiō, ratio.

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