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

Other Word Forms

• logicality noun
• logically adverb
• logicalness noun
• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of logical¹

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

Example Sentences

Though entirely logical given Brook is Stokes' most likely successor as Test captain, it is a blow for Ollie Pope, who now has less to protect him from the challenge of Jacob Bethell.

From BBC

“It took me three hours to figure it out. I wanted to make each film a logical jump — whether it was the director, actor or screenwriter — which was hard and ultimately not worth it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Salmon would be a logical guy to ask.

From Los Angeles Times

"This must be a sensible, logical decision and the CCC must be involved in giving advice."

From BBC

"I spent six months in prison, I was beaten, molested, left for dead. After all those trials, it's logical that people don't mess with me."

From BBC

Related Words

• cogent 
• coherent 
• compelling 
• consistent 
• convincing 
• intelligent 
• legitimate 
• lucid 
• necessary 
• obvious 
• plausible 
• rational 
• reasonable 
• relevant 
• sensible 
• valid 
• wise