ratiocination
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌræt.i.ɒs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌræʃ.i.ɑː.səˈneɪ.ʃən/
理性推理;逻辑推理
the process of making judgments about something based on sensible thinking or logic (= a formal scientific method of thinking about ideas)
Aquinas takes a rather dim view of discursive reason or ratiocination as compared to sheer understanding. 与纯粹的理解相比，阿奎那对话语论证或推理的看法相当模糊。
The detective in the story is known for his gifts of observation and ratiocination. 故事中的侦探以其观察力和推理能力而闻名。
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- Ratiocination is methodical and logical reasoning.
- It is knowledge that is assumed to arise from the process of ratiocination alone.
- Ratiocination is a mode of acquiring real knowledge.