Illogical
/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definitions
Not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic; contrary to the principles of logic.
/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Not done according to the rules of logic.
His decision to quit his job without having another one lined up was completely illogical.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to build a tower with blocks, but some blocks don't stack on others. That's illogical! It's like doing things in a way that doesn't make sense or follow the rules.
👶 For kids: It means something that doesn't make sense, like if you said cats bark.
More Examples
The plot of the movie was illogical, with too many inconsistencies.
It is illogical to expect everyone to agree with you.
How It's Used
"An illogical argument can lead to false conclusions."
"It's illogical to buy a new car when you're deeply in debt."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Late Latin *illogicus*, from Greek *alogos* (unreasonable, illogical), from *a-* (not) + *logos* (reason, word).
The term 'illogical' gained prominence in the 19th century with the development of formal logic and its application to various fields.
Memory tip
Imagine a situation where the conclusion doesn't follow the premise – that's illogical!
Word Origin
"Not reasonable"