Ratiocination (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Logical and methodical reasoning.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The detective's ratiocination led her to deduce the identity of the culprit from the seemingly unrelated clues.
• Through careful ratiocination, the scientist was able to develop a groundbreaking new theory that explained the phenomenon.
• The philosopher's ratiocination on the nature of reality was renowned for its clarity and precision.
• The lawyer's ratiocination during the trial helped to discredit the prosecution's key witnesses.
• The mathematician's ratiocination on the problem led to a novel solution that had eluded her colleagues.

Hypernyms

• Logical Thinking
• Abstract Thought

Related Words

• Ratiocinate (verb)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Conclusion

Hypernyms

• Proposition