reason
Translation
reason, cause, logic, motive
Examples
What is the reason for your decision?
What is the reason for your decision?
Humans have the power of reason.
Humans have the power of reason.
Grammar Patterns
((the reason for sth.)) the cause of sth. What is the reason for the delay?
((the reason why/that ...)) the explanation for sth. The reason I called is to ask for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cause, motive, logic; Antonyms: irrationality
Etymology
From Latin 'ratio' meaning 'reckoning, calculation, reason'. It relates to the mental faculty of logical thinking.
Memory Tips
A 'reason' is the answer to the question 'Why?'.