excogitate
UK: /ɪkˈskɒdʒɪteɪt/ | US: /ɪkˈskɑːdʒɪteɪt/
vt. to think out or devise carefully and thoroughly
vt. to contrive or plan with ingenuity
The word excogitate originates from Latin excogitatus, the past participle of excogitare ("to think out, devise"). It combines ex- (thoroughly) with cogitare (to think), emphasizing deep or meticulous mental effort. Over time, it evolved in English to describe the act of carefully contriving or inventing something through intense thought.
The scientist excogitated a novel solution to the problem.
Philosophers often excogitate complex theories about existence.
She excogitated a detailed plan for the project overnight.
The inventor excogitated a device to simplify daily tasks.
Writers must excogitate compelling plots to engage readers.