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View synonyms for logical

logical

[loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

  1. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic.

    a logical inference.

    Synonyms: valid
    Antonyms: unreasonable
  2. reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind.

    logical thinking.

    Antonyms: unreasonable
  3. reasonable; to be expected.

    War was the logical consequence of such threats.

    Synonyms: valid
    Antonyms: unreasonable
  4. of or relating to logic.



logical

/ ˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

  1. relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic

  2. using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic

    a logical conclusion

  3. capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning

  4. reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc

    the logical candidate

  5. computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • logicality noun
  • logicalness noun
  • logically adverb
  • hyperlogical adjective
  • hyperlogicalness noun
  • hyperlogicality noun
  • nonlogical adjective
  • nonlogicalness noun
  • nonlogicality noun
  • overlogical adjective
  • overlogicalness noun
  • overlogicality noun
  • prelogical adjective
  • quasi-logical adjective
  • superlogical adjective
  • superlogicality noun
  • unlogical adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of logical1

From the Medieval Latin word logicālis, dating back to 1490–1500; logic, -al 1
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Example Sentences

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When something in culture becomes too monolithic to ignore, the logical next step is to parody it.

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In recent decades, good-government advocates have fought to create districts that are logical and geographically compact and do not disenfranchise minority voters.

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He said it’s logical that bigger runners have benefited more in the switch from uncushioned spikes to shoes with nearly an inch of super-responsive foam.

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“I think that’s great when you hear things like that, but also a logical part of yourself is like, Amazing. What do you mean? What are you talking about?”

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"It would be like winning four lotteries in a row. You've got to use a bit of common sense and be sensible and logical about it."

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