ratiocination | ||
1. | [ noun ] (logic) the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism) | |
Synonyms: | conclusion | |
Related terms: | proposition syllogism minor_term major_term | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology,logic) logical and methodical reasoning | |
Related terms: | reasoning ratiocinate | |
Similar spelling: |
ratiocinative ratiocinate ratiocinator |