different between studious vs reasoning

English

Etymology

Latin studi?sus. First recorded in English circa 1350.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?stu?di.?s/, /?stju?di.?s/
• Rhymes: -u?di?s

Adjective

studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious)

1. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
2. Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books

3. (usually followed by an infinitive or by "of") Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent

4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

Antonyms

• unstudious

Derived terms

• studiously

Translations

See also

• bookish

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??i?z?n??/
• Hyphenation: rea?son?ing

Noun

reasoning (countable and uncountable, plural reasonings)

1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
2. A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Synonyms

• (deduction of inferences): ratiocination
• rationale

Translations

Verb

reasoning

1. present participle of reason

Further reading

• reasoning in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• reasoning in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.