logically

American  

[loj-ik-lee] / ˈlɒdʒ ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that accords with the principles of reasoned argument.

   Here you will be taught how to logically solve problems and analyze gathered information like a true detective.

2. according to reasonable expectation.

   Corporations quite logically tend not to prioritize these environmental issues when considering how best to increase profits.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperlogically adverb
• nonlogically adverb
• overlogically adverb
• prelogically adverb
• quasi-logically adverb
• superlogically adverb
• unlogically adverb

Etymology

Origin of logically

logical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It is logically impossible for two different entities to have exclusive titles on the same plot.

From The Wall Street Journal

The findings suggested to Ilany-Tzur that mobile users might not be thinking about cyber risk logically, but instead just avoiding links altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If you think logically, no. A country of 140 million against us with 32 million - logically it doesn't add up."

From BBC

Competitive excel has been around for about 20 years and is essentially a puzzle solving competition, thinking logically about how you can create a general solution to a question which is scalable and fast.

From BBC

While Endres acknowledges the idea as logically possible, he notes that it runs counter to Occam's razor, the principle that favors simpler explanations.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• reasonably