ratiocinate

[US]/ˌreɪʃiˈɒsɪneɪt/
[UK]/ˌreɪʃiˈɑːsɪneɪt/

Translation

vt.to reason, especially in a formal or logical manner
vi.to reason or infer logically
Word Forms
Third Person Singularratiocinates
Pluralratiocinates
Present Participleratiocinating
Past Tenseratiocinated
Past Participleratiocinated

Phrases & Collocations

ratiocinate clearly

ratiocinate logically

ratiocinate effectively

ratiocinate thoroughly

ratiocinate critically

ratiocinate methodically

ratiocinate analytically

ratiocinate systematically

ratiocinate intuitively

ratiocinate creatively

Example Sentences

he tends to ratiocinate before making important decisions.

it is essential to ratiocinate carefully in a debate.

she likes to ratiocinate about the meaning of life.

to solve the puzzle, you must ratiocinate logically.

he often ratiocinates in his journal about current events.

ratiocinate your options before making a choice.

they ratiocinate extensively when planning their vacation.

ratiocinate the evidence before reaching a conclusion.

he ratiocinates about the implications of technology on society.

to understand the theory, you must ratiocinate the concepts involved.

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