Ratiocination

Pronunciation: /ˌræʃ.iˌɒs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of ratiocination

noun the process of logical reasoning or thinking

Example Sentences

A1 I used ratiocination to figure out the answer to the simple math problem.

A2 She relied on ratiocination to make a decision about which route to take.

B1 The detective's ratiocination skills helped him solve the complex case.

B2 The scientist's ratiocination led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine.

C1 His ratiocination of the philosophical text revealed deeper layers of meaning.

C2 The author's ratiocination in crafting the novel resulted in a thought-provoking piece of literature.

Examples of ratiocination in a Sentence

formal His ratiocination skills were evident in his ability to analyze complex problems.

informal She used her ratiocination to figure out the best route to take.

slang I can't believe his ratiocination led him to that crazy conclusion.

figurative Her ratiocination was like a well-oiled machine, always coming to logical conclusions.

Grammatical Forms of ratiocination

• past tense: ratiocinated
• plural: ratiocinations
• comparative: more ratiocinative
• superlative: most ratiocinative
• present tense: ratiocinates
• future tense: will ratiocinate
• perfect tense: have ratiocinated
• continuous tense: is ratiocinating
• singular: ratiocination
• positive degree: ratiocination
• infinitive: to ratiocinate
• gerund: ratiocinating
• participle: ratiocinating

Origin and Evolution of ratiocination

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ratiocination' originated from the Latin word 'ratiocinatio', which means reasoning or calculation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ratiocination' has come to be associated with the act of logical reasoning and deduction, particularly in the context of solving problems or puzzles.