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

Derived Forms

• ˌlogiˈcality, noun
• ˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• log·i·cal·i·ty [loj-i-, kal, -i-tee], log·i·cal·ness noun
• log·i·cal·ly adverb
• hy·per·log·i·cal adjective
• hy·per·log·i·cal·ness noun
• hy·per·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• non·log·i·cal adjective
• non·log·i·cal·ness noun
• non·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• o·ver·log·i·cal adjective
• o·ver·log·i·cal·ness noun
• o·ver·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• pre·log·i·cal adjective
• qua·si-log·i·cal adjective
• su·per·log·i·cal adjective
• su·per·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• un·log·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of logical¹

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

Example Sentences

There are also a few logical arguments in favor of going for it.

From Washington Post

For them, a model “is just a way of understanding a particular process or a particular question we’re interested in,” Kucharski said, “and working through the logical implications of our assumptions.”

From Quanta Magazine

In a room with six exits, it seems like the most logical course of action would be for the crowd to divide evenly among all six.

From Nautilus

When the Shakepeare Theatre left, the logical choice would have been to stick to more historical work — to look backward.

From Washington Post

If we take this logical and strategic perspective, we can be more efficient in vaccine delivery and enjoy our normal activities much sooner.

From MIT Technology Review

Following this line of reasoning to its logical conclusion, the way to achieve world peace is to give everyone atomic bombs.

From The Daily Beast

Taken to its logical conclusion, the “not me” judgment can lead us to regard other human beings as not human at all!

From The Daily Beast

If the certainty of the wisdom of uncertainty is itself uncertain, the force of the definition crumbles by logical standards.

From The Daily Beast

The declaration of war against ISIS, then, would seem to be a logical next step.

From The Daily Beast

If you were emotionalized, you saw him clearly as the Fuhrer, but anyone who was reasonable and logical was seen as the enemy.

From The Daily Beast

Pedantic, unimaginative and presumptuous, Theobald was the logical choice for a Dunce King in 1728.

From Project Gutenberg

Aunt Ri was a privileged character, but her logical method of questioning was inconvenient.

From Project Gutenberg

Probably, he did not discover this consciously for himself: the result, in any case, was logical and obvious.

From Project Gutenberg

The logical, thorough reasoning behind the content of the Declaration is easily apparent.

From Project Gutenberg

Some of it, I knew, he discarded because it didn't sound logical, but other parts seemed to make an impression on him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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