Definition of Ratiocination

1. Noun. The proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism).

Exact synonyms: Conclusion
Group relationships: Syllogism
Generic synonyms: Proposition
Terms within: Major Term, Minor Term

2. Noun. Logical and methodical reasoning.
Generic synonyms: Abstract Thought, Logical Thinking, Reasoning
Derivative terms: Ratiocinate

Definition of Ratiocination

1. n. The process of reasoning, or deducing conclusions from premises; deductive reasoning.

Definition of Ratiocination

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ratiocination

ratifies
ratify
ratify
ratifying
ratine
ratines
rating
ratings
rating system
ratio
ratio
ratiocinate
ratiocinated
ratiocinates
ratiocinating
ratiocination (current term)
ratiocinations
ratiocinative
ratiocinator
ratiocinators
ration
ration
rational
rational
rationale
rationales
rationalisation
rationalise
rationalised
rationalises

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