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   Log·i·cal

   /ˈläjək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument: "a logical impossibility" Similar reasoningthinkingstraight-thinkingrationalobjectiveanalyticalcerebralinsightfulintelligentjudiciouswisesensiblehardheaded
   • ▪ characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning: "her logical mind" Similar reasonedwell reasonedrationalsoundcogentwell thought outvalidlucidcoherentclearwell organizedsystematicorderlymethodicalarticulateconsistentrelevantsyllogisticdeductiveinductiveinferentialinformal:joined-upOpposite irrationalillogical
   • ▪ (of an action, development, decision, etc.) natural or sensible given the circumstances: "it is a logical progression from the job before" Similar naturalunsurprisingonly to be expectedunderstandablereasonablesensiblepredictablemost likelylikeliestobviousrightcorrectpracticalOpposite unlikelysurprising

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin logicalis from late Latin logica (see logic).

   Derivatives

   • 1. logicality noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOGICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.k ə l / uk / ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. B2. using reason: a logical choice / conclusion. Students need the ability to construct a logical argument. It was the logical thing to do (= the decision was a reasonable one when all the facts were considered). Opposite. illogical. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   confused and not coherent; not clearly thought out. illogical, unlogical. lacking in correct logical relation. irrational. not consistent with or using reason. adjective. capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning. “a logical mind” synonyms: analytic, analytical.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › logicLogic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LOGIC is a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration : the science of the formal principles of reasoning. How to use logic in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOGICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LOGICAL definition: 1. using reason: 2. using reason: 3. reasonable and based on good judgment: . Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLOGICAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 5 senses: 1. relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic 2. using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlogical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   logical. adjective. OPAL W. /ˈlɒdʒɪkl/. /ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/. (of an action, event, etc.) seeming natural, reasonable or sensible. It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. There may be a perfectly logical explanation for her absences.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOGIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a particular way of thinking, esp. one that is reasonable and based on good judgment: I fail to see the logic of your argument. logic noun [U] (FORMAL THINKING) a formal, scientific method of examining or thinking about ideas. (Definition of logic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) logic | Business English.