Logical
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsCharacterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning; using the principles of logic.
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Reasonable and based on facts or good judgment
The detective used logical deduction to find the suspect.
💡 Simply: It's like solving a puzzle or following a recipe: doing things in a way that makes sense and gets you the right answer. If something is logical, it's based on reason and makes sense.
👶 For kids: When things make sense and follow a good plan.
More Examples
It's logical to wear a coat when it's cold outside.
The argument was logical, but I still disagreed with the conclusion.
The steps in the recipe followed a logical order.
How It's Used
"The police followed a logical sequence of events to solve the crime."
"The program uses a logical structure to process data."
Of or according to the rules of logic; involving or being in accordance with the principles of logic.
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Relating to the principles of logic
The logical operations of the computer are based on Boolean algebra.
💡 Simply: If it's about logic, it's using the rules for how we think and make arguments to make sure everything is consistent and makes sense in a systematic, almost mathematical way.
👶 For kids: It means doing things based on rules and thinking carefully.
More Examples
The logical fallacy in his argument was easy to spot.
The study involved a logical analysis of the data.
How It's Used
"The philosopher was interested in the logical structure of arguments."
"The computer used logical operations to process the data."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
logical fallacy
An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.
"Ignoring the evidence and claiming that all cats are the same is a logical fallacy."
logical thinking
The ability to reason and think in a clear and systematic way.
"Developing good logical thinking skills is important for problem-solving."
From Late Latin *logicus*, from Greek *logikos* ('of or relating to reason'), from *logos* ('reason, word, account').
Used from the 14th century, initially referring to the art of reasoning and then expanding to describe things that are in accordance with reason.
Memory tip
Think of a log, which can be cut into a logical sequence of pieces.
Word Origin
"reason, word, account"