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ratiocinate

/ˌræʃ.iˈɒs.ɪ.neɪt/

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verb

/ˌræʃ.iˈɒs.ɪ.neɪt/C2formalobsolete
  • ruРедкий или устаревший глагол, означающий рассуждать или заниматься процессом логического мышления.

A rare or obsolete verb meaning to reason or engage in a process of logical thinking.

  1. Reason methodicallyC2formal

    To engage in a process of logical and methodical reasoning.

    ruРассуждать методично

    • The philosopher spent hours ratiocinating about the nature of existence.
    • In his essay, he ratiocinates step by step to reach a conclusion.
    • She ratiocinated carefully before making her final decision.

    Synonymscogitatededucedeliberateinferreasonreflectthink

Forms
  • ratiocinated past participle
  • ratiocinated past simple
  • ratiocinating present participle
  • ratiocinates third person singular