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
• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of logical¹

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

Example Sentences

A chat show would, however, be a logical next step given Winkleman's current hot streak, which comes after her three-decade rise through television.

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“Because clearly that is the logical progression, to keep growing the bloc.”

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"There was not proper or logical basis for this."

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Therefore, it was logical to fight sooner rather than later.

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A SoftBank acquisition could be logical, Klein said, considering Arm’s interest in and plan to enter the market for custom AI chips — a space where he thinks Marvell has proven itself.

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Related Words

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