reson

Friulian

Etymology

From Latin ratiō, ratiōnem.

Noun

reson f (plural resons)

  1. reason

Derived terms

  • resonâ

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin ratiō, ratiōnem.

Noun

reson oblique singular, f (oblique plural resons, nominative singular reson, nominative plural resons)

  1. logic, logical reasoning

Descendants

  • → Middle English: reson
  • French: raison
  • Norman: raison

Swedish

Etymology

From French raison (“reason”). Doublet of ranson and ratio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /rɛˈsuːn/
  • Rhymes: -uːn

Noun

reson n (uncountable)

  1. reason

Usage notes

Used in certain expressions such as ta reson or rim och reson.

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