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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. 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."

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › logicalLOGICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   logical. 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).

5. 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:

6. 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.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › logicalLogical Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Logical Definition. Of or used in the science of logic. According to the principles of logic, or correct reasoning. Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable. Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year.

8. 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.