Ratiocination

/ɹˌatɪˌɒsɪnˈeɪʃən/

/ɹˌæɾɪˌɑːsᵻnˈeɪʃən/

Ratiocination

the process of logical thinking or reasoning

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

Examples

1. One is that logic and ratiocination really doesn't, is far more cracked up than it should be.

2. Part of diagram's persuasive power lies in their uncanny ability to both mimic and to structure the process of ratiocination itself.