ratiocinate

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Verb ratiocinate has 1 sense

ratiocinate - reason methodologically and logically
--₁ is one way to reason

Derived forms: noun ratiocination₂, noun rationale₁, noun ratiocinator₁
Sample sentence:
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Ratiocinate

Definition:

verb

to reason or think logically

Senses:

To think or reason logically and systematically.
To solve problems or make decisions based on logical reasoning.

Usage:

Popularity: Ratiocinate is a term commonly used in academic and intellectual contexts, where logical thinking and analytical skills are highly valued. Local usage may vary.

Examples:

1. She spent hours ratiocinating over the problem before finding a solution.

2. It is essential for scientists to ratiocinate in order to develop valid theories.