`reason` in Latin

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reason

noun
- a cause or explanation for something
  
  causa
  
  The reason for his absence is unknown. — Causa absentiae eius ignota est.
  
  ratio
  
  There is a reason behind every decision. — Ratio est post omnem decisionem.
- [philosophical], the power of the mind to think
  
  ratio [philosophical]
  
  Reason distinguishes humans from animals. — Ratio homines ab animalibus distinguit.
  
  mens [philosophical]
  
  He trusts in reason over emotion. — In mente potius quam in affectu confidit.
verb
- to think logically or argue
  
  ratiocinari
  
  She reasoned carefully before deciding. — Diligenter ratiocinata est antequam decerneret.
  
  disputare
  
  They reasoned about the best solution. — De optima solutione disputaverunt.