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ratiocinate.

To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌɹætiˈosəˌneɪt/General-American/ˌɹæʃiˈɑsəˌneɪt/General-American
  1. To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.

    formal · intransitive · transitive
Where this word comes from

From Latin ratiōcinor (“to reckon, argue”) + -ate, from ratiō + -cinor. First use appears c.1643 in the writings of Kenelm Digby.

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