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analytical
analytic
of or having to do with analytical chemistry

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1. analytic
2. of or having to do with analytical chemistry
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inductive
Of, relating to, or using logical induction:
Of or arising from inductance:
Causing or influencing; inducing.

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1. Of, relating to, or using logical induction:
2. Of or arising from inductance:
3. Causing or influencing; inducing.
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logical
Of, relating to, in accordance with, or of the nature of logic:
Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable:
Reasoning or capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner:

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1. Of, relating to, in accordance with, or of the nature of logic:
2. Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable:
3. Reasoning or capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner:
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rational
Having or exercising the ability to reason.
Consistent with or based on reason or good judgment; logical or sensible:
Of sound mind; sane:

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1. Having or exercising the ability to reason.
2. Consistent with or based on reason or good judgment; logical or sensible:
3. Of sound mind; sane:
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Noun

drawing conclusions
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argumentation
The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
Deductive reasoning in debate.
A debate.

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1. The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
2. Deductive reasoning in debate.
3. A debate.
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rationalizing
Present participle of rationalize.
The act of one who rationalizes.

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1. Present participle of rationalize.
2. The act of one who rationalizes.
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thinking
The act or practice of one that thinks; thought.
A way of reasoning; judgment:
Characterized by thought or thoughtfulness; rational:

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1. The act or practice of one that thinks; thought.
2. A way of reasoning; judgment:
3. Characterized by thought or thoughtfulness; rational:
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