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ˌratɪɒsɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n,
ˌraʃɪ-/
n.
formal the forming of judgements by a process of logic; reasoning.
Derivative
- ratiocinate v.
- ratiocinative adj.
- ratiocinator n.
Etymology
C16: from L. ratiocinatio(n-), from ratiocinari ‘deliberate, calculate’, from ratio (see ratio).
