noun
deductive power; reasoning ability
Refers to the capacity for logical reasoning and drawing conclusions from given information. Often used in contexts like detective work, puzzles, or academic analysis.
彼の推理力は本当に鋭い。
His deductive powers are really sharp.
この問題を解くには高い推理力が必要だ。
Solving this problem requires strong reasoning ability.
論理力 focuses on logical thinking ability in a broader sense, whereas 推理力 specifically involves drawing inferences from clues or evidence.
Compound of 推理 (すいり, 'reasoning, deduction') and 力 (りょく, 'power, ability'). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word follows a common pattern of attaching 力 to a noun to indicate capability.