logical

log-i-cal · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Based on or in accordance with the principles of logic; reasonable.

  2. 2.

    Capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner.

  3. 3.

    Following naturally or inevitably from the facts.

Phrases & expressions

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    logical fallacy — an error in reasoning that invalidates an argument
  • •
    logical conclusion — a result that follows necessarily from the evidence
  • •
    logical thinking — reasoning based on logic rather than emotion

Related words

Antonyms: illogical, irrational, unreasonable
See also: logic, rational, reasonable
Synonyms: rational, reasonable, sensible

Etymology

From Greek logikos ("of or pertaining to speech or reason"), from logos ("word, reason") + -al suffix. Entered English via Medieval Latin logicalis.