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