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    ratiocinate
    /ˌratɪˈɒsɪneɪt/

    verb

    • 1. form judgements by a process of logic; reason: formal "a tendency to ratiocinate in isolation"

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  2. RATIOCINATE definition: 1. to make judgments about something based on sensible thinking or logic (= a formal scientific…. Learn more.

  3. noun. Word History. Etymology. Latin ratiocinatus, past participle of ratiocinari to reckon, from ratio + -cinari (as in vaticinari to prophesy) — more at vaticinate. First Known Use. 1643, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of ratiocinate was in 1643. See more words from the same year. Articles Related to ratiocinate.

  4. RATIOCINATE meaning: 1. to make judgments about something based on sensible thinking or logic (= a formal scientific…. Learn more.

  5. Ratiocinate definition: to reason; carry on a process of reasoning.. See examples of RATIOCINATE used in a sentence.

  6. To think or argue logically and methodically; reason.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  7. 5 days ago · the "rationale" family. reason methodologically and logically.

  8. Define ratiocinate. ratiocinate synonyms, ratiocinate pronunciation, ratiocinate translation, English dictionary definition of ratiocinate. intr.v. ra·ti·oc·i·nat·ed , ra·ti·oc·i·nat·ing , ra·ti·oc·i·nates To reason methodically and logically. ra′ti·oc′i·na′tion n. ra′ti·oc′i·na′tor n.

  9. May 21, 2024 · ratiocinate (third-person singular simple present ratiocinates, present participle ratiocinating, simple past and past participle ratiocinated) (transitive, intransitive) To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.

  10. RATIOCINATION meaning: 1. the process of making judgments about something based on sensible thinking or logic (= a formal…. Learn more.

  11. A complete guide to the word "RATIOCINATE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.