extrapolate vs reason

reason vs extrapolate

extrapolate is not a noun while reason is a noun.

extrapolate and reason both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
extrapolate	No	No	Yes	No
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reason is a hypernym of extrapolate; that is, reason is a word with a broader meaning than extrapolate:

extrapolate: draw from specific cases for more general cases
reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

Other hypernyms of extrapolate include conclude, reason out.

extrapolate (noun)	reason (noun)
	the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
	a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
	a justification for something existing or happening
	an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
	a rational motive for a belief or action
	the state of having good sense and sound judgment

extrapolate (verb)	reason (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values	think logically
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating	decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
draw from specific cases for more general cases	present reasons and arguments

Difference between extrapolate and reason

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