ratiocinate
English
/ˌɹætiˈosəˌneɪt/
verb
Definitions
- To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ratiocinor (reckon, compute, argue).
Origin
Latin
ratiocinor
Gloss
reckon, compute, argue
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- ratiocination English
- ratiocinator English
- la Latin
- ratiocinativus Latin
- ratiocinor Latin
- ratiō Latin
- vāticinor Latin
- ratiocination French