Ratiocination
noun
The process of reasoning logically.
Sherlock Holmes is famous for his ratiocination, which allows him to solve complex mysteries.
Often appears as...
- discourse of ratiocination
- practice of ratiocination
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Formal
Academic
noun
A reasoned train of thought.
His ratiocination was clear and persuasive, leading many of his peers to agree with his position.
Often appears as...
- clear ratiocination
- persuasive ratiocination
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
The process of reasoning logically.
Sherlock Holmes is famous for his ratiocination, which allows him to solve complex mysteries.
Often appears as...
- discourse of ratiocination
- practice of ratiocination
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A reasoned train of thought.
His ratiocination was clear and persuasive, leading many of his peers to agree with his position.
Often appears as...
- clear ratiocination
- persuasive ratiocination
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Detective Work
Often used in contexts involving problem-solving or detective stories, indicating careful thought.
The detective's ratiocination led him to the unlikely suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Tone
Carries a formal tone; appropriate in academic or intellectual discussions.
Her essay's ratiocination impressed the professors.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Thinking
Implies a complex and thorough process of thinking, not just simple reasoning.
His ratiocination uncovered the hidden principles behind the theory.
Pro Tip 1/3Detective Work
Often used in contexts involving problem-solving or detective stories, indicating careful thought.
The detective's ratiocination led him to the unlikely suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Tone
Carries a formal tone; appropriate in academic or intellectual discussions.
Her essay's ratiocination impressed the professors.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Thinking
Implies a complex and thorough process of thinking, not just simple reasoning.
His ratiocination uncovered the hidden principles behind the theory.
Pro Tip 1/3Detective Work
Often used in contexts involving problem-solving or detective stories, indicating careful thought.
The detective's ratiocination led him to the unlikely suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Tone
Carries a formal tone; appropriate in academic or intellectual discussions.
Her essay's ratiocination impressed the professors.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Thinking
Implies a complex and thorough process of thinking, not just simple reasoning.
His ratiocination uncovered the hidden principles behind the theory.
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Quote examples
Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Rational intelligence is dangerous and leads to ratiocination. The painter is a medium who doesn't realize what he is doing. No translation can express the mystery of sensibility, a word, still unreliable, which is nevertheless the basis of painting or poetry, like a kind of alchemy.
Quote examples
Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Rational intelligence is dangerous and leads to ratiocination. The painter is a medium who doesn't realize what he is doing. No translation can express the mystery of sensibility, a word, still unreliable, which is nevertheless the basis of painting or poetry, like a kind of alchemy.
Example 1 of 1
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