Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratiocination
Noun
/ˌrætiəʊsɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition
The process of reasoning or logical thinking.
Examples
- The detective used careful ratiocination to solve the mystery.
- Her ratiocination led her to a more informed decision.
- In philosophy, ratiocination is essential for developing coherent arguments.
Meaning
Ratiocination refers to the act of methodically thinking through or reasoning out a particular situation or problem.
Synonyms
- Reasoning
- Logic
- Deduction
- Inference
