How Do You Spell RATIOCINATE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌatɪˈɒsɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "ratiocinate" is spelled with eight letters and pronounced as [ˌræʃiˈɒsɪneɪt]. The first syllable, "ra," is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a stress mark, while the second syllable, "ti," is pronounced with a long "i" sound. The final syllable, "o-cin-ate," is pronounced with a stress on the first syllable and the short "o" sound. This word means to think logically or to reason, and it is often used in philosophical or academic contexts.

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RATIOCINATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Ratiocinate is a verb that refers to the act of reasoning logically or employing logical thinking in order to arrive at a conclusion or solution. It involves the process of systematically analyzing and evaluating information or evidence in order to make a sound judgment or decision.

    Derived from the Latin word "ratiocinari," meaning "to think," ratiocinate suggests a conscious and deliberate application of logical reasoning. It emphasizes the use of deductive or inductive reasoning to infer or deduce a conclusion from available information or premises.

    Ratiocination often involves breaking down complex ideas or problems into their constituent parts, analyzing each component, and then synthesizing them to form a coherent and rational understanding. It typically requires critical thinking skills, logical coherence, and the ability to objectively evaluate evidence or arguments.

    This term can be employed in various contexts, including academic, professional, or everyday situations, whenever someone engages in a reasoned analysis or thought process to solve a problem or answer a question. Ratiocination is often associated with intellectual rigor, as it implies a systematic and well-structured approach to reasoning that aims to draw accurate and well-supported conclusions.

  2. To offer a reason; to reason deductively.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RATIOCINATE

Etymology of RATIOCINATE

The word ratiocinate is derived from the Latin term ratiocinatus, which means to reason or to think. It is formed from the verb ratio meaning reason or calculation and the suffix -cinare indicating the action of performing the verb. Over time, ratiocinare evolved into ratiocinatus in medieval Latin, and eventually into the English word ratiocinate.

Similar spelling words for RATIOCINATE

Conjugate verb Ratiocinate

CONDITIONAL

I would ratiocinate
you would ratiocinate
he/she/it would ratiocinate
we would ratiocinate
they would ratiocinate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ratiocinating
you would be ratiocinating
he/she/it would be ratiocinating
we would be ratiocinating
they would be ratiocinating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ratiocinate
you would have ratiocinate
he/she/it would have ratiocinate
we would have ratiocinate
they would have ratiocinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ratiocinating
you would have been ratiocinating
he/she/it would have been ratiocinating
we would have been ratiocinating
they would have been ratiocinating

FUTURE

I will ratiocinate
you will ratiocinate
he/she/it will ratiocinate
we will ratiocinate
they will ratiocinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ratiocinating
you will be ratiocinating
he/she/it will be ratiocinating
we will be ratiocinating
they will be ratiocinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ratiocinated
you will have ratiocinated
he/she/it will have ratiocinated
we will have ratiocinated
they will have ratiocinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ratiocinating
you will have been ratiocinating
he/she/it will have been ratiocinating
we will have been ratiocinating
they will have been ratiocinating

IMPERATIVE

you ratiocinate
we let´s ratiocinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ratiocinate

PAST

I ratiocinated
you ratiocinated
he/she/it ratiocinated
we ratiocinated
they ratiocinated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ratiocinating
you were ratiocinating
he/she/it was ratiocinating
we were ratiocinating
they were ratiocinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

ratiocinated

PAST PERFECT

I had ratiocinated
you had ratiocinated
he/she/it had ratiocinated
we had ratiocinated
they had ratiocinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ratiocinating
you had been ratiocinating
he/she/it had been ratiocinating
we had been ratiocinating
they had been ratiocinating

PRESENT

I ratiocinate
you ratiocinate
he/she/it ratiocinates
we ratiocinate
they ratiocinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ratiocinating
you are ratiocinating
he/she/it is ratiocinating
we are ratiocinating
they are ratiocinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ratiocinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ratiocinated
you have ratiocinated
he/she/it has ratiocinated
we have ratiocinated
they have ratiocinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ratiocinating
you have been ratiocinating
he/she/it has been ratiocinating
we have been ratiocinating
they have been ratiocinating
I would have ratiocinated
we would have ratiocinated
you would have ratiocinated
he/she/it would have ratiocinated
they would have ratiocinated

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