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ratiocination
noun ra·ti·o·ci·na·tion \-ˌō-sə-ˈnā-shən, -ˌnä-\
Definition of RATIOCINATION
1
: the process of exact thinking : reasoning
2
: a reasoned train of thought
— ra·ti·o·ci·na·tive \-ˈō-sə-ˌnā-tiv, -ˈnä-\ adjective
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First Known Use of RATIOCINATION
circa 1530
Related to RATIOCINATION
- Synonyms
- intellection, logic, reason, reasoning, sense
Rhymes with RATIOCINATION
characterization, circumnavigation, commercialization, criminalization, cross-examination, de-Stalinization, decentralization, declassification, decontamination, dehumanization, demystification, deterioration, differentiation, disassociation, disorientation, disorganization, disqualification, diversification, electrification, excommunication, exemplification, experimentation, extemporization, externalization, generalization, homogenization, hospitalization, hyperventilation, idealization, identification, indemnification, indetermination, indiscrimination, individuation, insubordination, intensification, intermediation, italicization, masculinization, megacorporation, militarization, miniaturization, misappropriation, miscommunication, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, monopolization, nonproliferation, overcompensation, overpopulation, personification, popularization, predetermination, rationalization, recapitulation, reconciliation, reconsideration, rehabilitation, reinterpretation, reorganization, revitalization, secularization, solidification, tintinnabulation, transubstantiation, underestimation, undervaluation, visualization
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