logical
Americanadjective
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according to or agreeing with the principles of logic.
a logical inference.
- Synonyms:
- valid
- Antonyms:
- unreasonable
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reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind.
logical thinking.
- Antonyms:
- unreasonable
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reasonable; to be expected.
War was the logical consequence of such threats.
- Synonyms:
- valid
- Antonyms:
- unreasonable
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of or relating to logic.
adjective
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relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic
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using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic
a logical conclusion
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capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning
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reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc
the logical candidate
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computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer
Other Word Forms
- hyperlogical adjective
- hyperlogicality noun
- hyperlogicalness noun
- logicality noun
- logically adverb
- logicalness noun
- nonlogical adjective
- nonlogicality noun
- nonlogicalness noun
- overlogical adjective
- overlogicality noun
- overlogicalness noun
- prelogical adjective
- quasi-logical adjective
- superlogical adjective
- superlogicality noun
- unlogical adjective
Etymology
Origin of logical
From the Medieval Latin word logicālis, dating back to 1490–1500; logic, -al 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"But we don't live in this idealistic world where everyone is logical. The passion of football fans is what makes the game great."
From BBC
The internet told us the logical conclusion of that struggle was to identify as boys.
I don’t love the way this has become the Camille operation, but I have to admit her plan is logical.
From Literature
Third, and most importantly, is the logical argument sometimes known as Pascal’s wager.
From MarketWatch
Creating through the distinct perspective of a Salvadoran immigrant is the only way her process feels logical.
From Los Angeles Times
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