Meaning of ratiō | Babel Free

Definitions

1. reason, reasoning, explanation, ground, motive, rationality, rationale, purpose
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2. calculation, account, accounting, reckoning, computation, business
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3. procedure, course, manner, method, mode, conduct, plan
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4. theory, view
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5. doctrine, system, philosophy (collective body of the teachings of a school of thought)
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6. view, opinion, advice, consult
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7. register (list)
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8. regard, respect, interest, consideration
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9. reference, relation, respect
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Equivalents

Examples

“qua ratione”

for what reason

“at tū, seu ratiō tē nostrīs appulit ōrīs sīve deus, rēgnī commodā carpe meī.”

But you, whether purpose or some god has driven you to our shores, enjoy the benefits of my kingdom. (trans. Anne and Peter Wiseman, 2011)

“inire rationem”

to count

“Habent enim ratiōnem cum terrā, quae numquam recūsat imperium nec umquam sine ūsūrā reddit, quod accēpit, sed aliās minōre, plērumque maiōre cum faenore.”

For [farmers] have a “running account” with the earth, which never refuses their authority, nor ever returns [what it has received] without interest — although sometimes at a lower [rate], and more often with a greater profit.

“vix ratio iniri posset”

a plan could hardly be formed

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