verb

1. To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

2. To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

3. To converse; to compare opinions.

noun

1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.

2. A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Synonyms: ratiocination, rationale