What is another word for show of reason?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊ ɒv ɹˈiːzən] (IPA)

"Show of reason" is a phrase used to describe an act of attempting to prove a point logically or rationally. There are several synonyms for this phrase such as demonstration, evidence, display, proof, substantiation, and validation. Each of these synonyms highlights the essential nature of the concept of "show of reason" in different ways. For example, "proof" suggests that the act is aimed at conclusively establishing a point. "Demonstration" suggests that it involves a practical manifestation of the point. Similarly, "substantiation" implies that the act aims to establish the validity of a claim while "validation" suggests that it seeks to confirm or authenticate a point already established.

What are the hypernyms for Show of reason?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Show of reason

  • None, so far as I know, will affirm, or at least with any show of reason maintain, that anatomy, so far as that goes, is in favor of flesh-eating.
    William Alcott
  • The heath and changes of weather were quite blotted out from their eyes for the present. They were enclosed in a sort of luminous mist, which hid from them surroundings of any inharmonious colour, and gave to all things the character of light. When it rained they were charmed, because they could remain indoors together all day with such a show of reason; when it was fine they were charmed, because they could sit together on the hills. They were like those double stars which revolve round and round each other, and from a distance appear to be one.
    Thomas Hardy

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