ratiocinate

verb

ra·​ti·​o·​ci·​nate ˌra-tē-ˈō-sə-ˌnāt How to pronounce ratiocinate (audio)
ˌra-shē-,
-ˈä-
ratiocinated; ratiocinating
ratiocinator
ˌra-tē-ˈō-sə-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce ratiocinate (audio)
ˌra-shē-
-ˈä-
noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin ratiocinatus, past participle of ratiocinari to reckon, from ratio + -cinari (as in vaticinari to prophesy) — more at vaticinate

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ratiocinate was in 1643

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Cite this Entry

“Ratiocinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratiocinate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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