ratiocination

noun

logical and methodical reasoning

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

Roots

ratiocinariratiocin- · Latin · to reckon, reason atio-ation · Latin · act, process

Synonyms for ratiocination

reasoningn conclusionn illationn rationalityn intellectionn cogitationn

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