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Topic: Philosophy

ratiocinate

IPA: /ˌreɪʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈrætʃiəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think carefully and logically about something in order to understand it or make a decision.

Example: She likes to ratiocinate before making important choices.

ratiocination

IPA: /ˌreɪʃiəʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌreɪʃiəˈsɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of thinking carefully and logically to form conclusions or judgments.

Example: Her ratiocination led her to solve the complex problem efficiently.

ratiocinative

IPA: /ˌrætʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

KK: /ræʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to careful and logical thinking or reasoning.

Example: Her ratiocinative approach helped solve the complex problem efficiently.

rational

IPA: /ˈræʃənl/

KK: /ˈræʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Based on reason and logic; sensible and clear-minded.

Example: It is important to make rational decisions when faced with difficult choices.

noun

Definition: A person who is reasonable and makes decisions based on logic and sound judgment.

Example: She is known as a rational who always thinks carefully before making a choice.

rationale

IPA: /ˈræʃəˌnæl/

KK: /ræʃəˌnæl/

noun

Definition: A set of reasons or explanations for something, often used to justify a decision or action.

Example: The rationale behind the new policy was explained in the meeting.

rationalise

IPA: //ˈræʃ.ən.ə.laɪz//

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something more reasonable or logical, often by explaining it in a way that seems sensible.

Example: She tried to rationalise her decision to leave the job by saying it was for her own good.

rationalism

IPA: /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system that emphasizes the role of reason and logic in understanding the world and acquiring knowledge, rather than relying on experience or authority.

Example: Rationalism argues that reason is the primary source of knowledge.

rationalist

IPA: /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈræʃənəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and understanding, rather than relying on emotions or religious beliefs.

Example: As a rationalist, she always sought logical explanations for the events around her.

rationalistic

IPA: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and understanding, rather than experience or emotion.

Example: Her rationalistic approach to problem-solving helped the team find a logical solution.

rationality

IPA: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of thinking or acting in a logical and reasonable way.

Example: Her decision was based on rationality rather than emotion.

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