English Explanatory Dictionary

ratiocinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹætiˈosəˌneɪt/ /ˌɹæʃiˈɑsəˌneɪt/

Word forms

ratiocinate ratiocinates ratiocinating ratiocinated

Etymology

From Latin ratiocinor (“to reckon, argue”). First use appears c. 1643 in the writings of Kenelm Digby.

Related words

ratiocination

Derived words

ratiocinator
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