Definitions for: Ratiocination


[n] logical and methodical reasoning
[n] the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)



Webster (1913) Definition: Ra`ti*oc"i*na"tion, n. [L. ratiocinatio: cf. F.
ratiocination.]
The process of reasoning, or deducing conclusions from
premises; deductive reasoning.

Synonyms: conclusion

See Also: abstract thought, logical thinking, major term, minor term, proposition, reasoning, syllogism

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