reason vs reasoning

reasoning vs reason

reason and reasoning both are nouns.

reason is not an adjective while reasoning is an adjective.

reason is a verb but reasoning is not a verb.

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

reason (noun)	reasoning (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination	thinking that is coherent and logical
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

reason (adjective)	reasoning (adjective)
	endowed with the capacity to reason

reason (verb)	reasoning (verb)
think logically
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
present reasons and arguments

Difference between reason and reasoning

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