illogic

American  

[ih-loj-ik] / ɪˈlɒdʒ ɪk /

noun

1. the state or quality of being illogical; illogicality.

   His speech was full of illogic.

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illogic British  

/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. reasoning characterized by lack of logic; illogicality

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Etymology

Origin of illogic

First recorded in 1855–60; il- ² + logic

Example Sentences

Hansen was blunt in his response to criticisms of his latest paper: “Sorry, I prefer not to spend significant time responding to scientific illogic.”

From Salon

They’d teach techniques to punch through the static, to see the illogic in conspiracy theories, to find the facts behind the false narratives that can sometimes shape our lives.

From Seattle Times

In Joe Mantello’s breathtakingly chic and shapely production, with a cast of can-you-top-this Broadway treasures, it is never less than a pleasure to watch as it confidently polishes and embraces its illogic.

From New York Times

There is thus more than a whiff of “we need to destroy the village in order to save it” illogic and disingenuity to the majority’s unfairness critique.

From Washington Post

But she cannot help noticing that the illogic of simultaneously hyping and downplaying whatever happened is what led to your present confusion.

From Washington Post