Definition of excogitate

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  • excogitate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • excogitate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • excogitate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of excogitate

  • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (verb)

    Examples

    1. excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

    Synonyms

    1. contrive
    2. devise
    3. forge
    4. formulate
    5. invent
  • reflect deeply on a subject (verb)

    Examples

    1. The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate

    Synonyms

    1. chew over
    2. contemplate
    3. meditate
    4. mull
    5. mull over
    6. muse
    7. ponder
    8. reflect
    9. ruminate
    10. speculate
    11. think over

See definition of excogitate in Merriam Webster