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raciocinava

[ʁa.si.o.si.ˈna.vɐ]
verb
reasoned, was reasoning
1. Third person singular or second person formal past imperfect tense of 'raciocinar' - to think logically, to reason, to engage in rational thought
She reasoned about the problem for hours.
Ela raciocinava sobre o problema por horas.
2. To contemplate or reflect upon something using logic and reasoning
He was reasoning through the mathematical equation.
Ele raciocinava sobre a equação matemática.
Synonyms
pensavarefletiameditavaconsideravaponderava
Antonyms
ignoravaesquecia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
raciocinava
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
raciocinava
Standard usage in Portugal with same conjugation

Related Idioms & Phrases

raciocinar em voz alta - to think out loud
raciocinar logicamente - to reason logically
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