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logical

log·i·cal

logical

 
 
pronunciation:
la jih kl
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in accordance with what makes sense; reasonable; sensible.
It's logical to bring an umbrella if you know it's going to rain.It's not logical to get angry about something that will probably never happen.
synonyms:
rational, reasonable
antonyms:
illogical, irrational
similar words:
clear, consistent
definition 2: resulting from clear thinking; sound.
He made some logical arguments at the debate.
synonyms:
rational, reasonable
antonyms:
illogical
similar words:
clear, sensible, wise
definition 3: following with logic or reason from events or statements that have come before.
It's only logical that he would reject such an action after having done so before.
antonyms:
illogical
similar words:
likely, reasonable, sensible
definition 4: in accord with the rules of formal logic.
A computer is programmed using logical languages.
 
derivations: logically (adv.), logicality (n.), logicalness (n.)
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