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

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   The meaning of LOGICAL is of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic. How to use logical in a sentence.

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

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   adjective. us / ˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kəl / Add to word list. reasonable and based on good judgment:

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

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   (Definition of logical from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) logical | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kəl / Add to word list. reasonable and based on good judgment:

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › logicalLogical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Logical describes something that comes from clear reasoning. Using a fire extinguisher to put it out a fire is a logical step. Trying to put it out with gasoline is not. The adjective logical is rooted in the Greek word logos, which means "reason, idea, or word."

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › logicalLOGICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Logical definition: according to or agreeing with the principles of logic. See examples of LOGICAL used in a sentence.

7. 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. How are logistics and logic related?

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

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   Something that is logical seems reasonable or sensible in the circumstances. Connie suddenly struck her as a logical candidate. There was a logical explanation.

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

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   Definition of logical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLOGICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    Meaning of logical – Learner’s Dictionary. logical. adjective. uk / ˈlɒdʒɪk ə l / us. Add to word list. B2. using reason: a logical choice / conclusion. Opposite. illogical. logically. adverb. Her ideas were clear and logically presented. (Definition of logical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › logicalLogical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    LOGICAL meaning: 1 : agreeing with the rules of logic sensible or reasonable; 2 : of or relating to the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning.