Reason
/ˈriː.zən/noun
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
Did you know?The word 'reason' is deeply connected to the concept of divine order in the universe, reflecting the ancient belief that rational thought aligns us with cosmic truths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“to guide, to rule”
Latin
Latin
ratio
“calculation, reason, account”
Old French
Old French
raison
“reason, cause, explanation”
Middle English
Middle English
resoun
“an explanation or justification”
Modern English
English
reason
“an explanation or justification for something, a logical conclusion”