ratiocinate
/ˌrætiˈɒsɪneɪt/
to form judgments by a process of logic; to reason
ratiocinate in a sentence
“The detective ratiocinated his way to the solution.”
Origin of ratiocinate
Latin ratiocinari calculate, deliberate from ratio reason, reckoning
Related Words
cerebral
intellectual rather than emotional or physical
pensive
engaged in deep or serious thought
introspective
characterized by examination of one's own thoughts
discernment
the ability to judge well; perception
cognition
the mental action of acquiring knowledge
ruminate
to think deeply about something; to chew repeatedly