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- DictionaryIl·log·i·cal/i(l)ˈläjək(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning: "an illogical fear of the supernatural"
Illogical definition: not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning. See examples of ILLOGICAL used in a sentence.
Add to word list Add to word list. not based on careful thought: It would be illogical for them to stop at this stage. (Definition of illogical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
illogical. adjective. /ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl/. /ɪˈlɑːdʒɪkl/. not sensible or thought out in a logical way. illogical behaviour/arguments. She has an illogical fear of insects. From all this evidence he drew a strange and illogical conclusion. opposite logical.
IPA guide. When there's no good reason or explanation for something, don't fret; chances are it's illogical — meaning that it has no rational explanation behind it. The word logic has origins in the Greek root logos meaning "reason, idea, or word." But slap the prefix il- in front of it, and suddenly the word reverses its meaning.
3 days ago · illogical. (ɪlɒdʒɪkəl ) adjective. If you describe an action, feeling, or belief as illogical, you are critical of it because you think that it does not result from a logical and ordered way of thinking. [disapproval] It was absurd and illogical to go out into such a storm.
Illogical definition: not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning. See examples of ILLOGICAL used in a sentence.
Aug 19, 2023 · illogical ( comparative more illogical, superlative most illogical) Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning . Synonyms: absurd, irrational, unreasoning, unsound. Antonym: logical. I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused.
