Logical
Having or showing good sense and clear, rational thinking; based on evidence and coherent reasoning.
adjectiveLogical
Having or showing good sense and clear, rational thinking; based on evidence and coherent reasoning.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a meticulous detective arranging clues: each deduction follows logically from the last, like stepping stones across a stream.
Sounds Like
LOJ-i-kuhl
Looks Like
Looks like logic with the -al suffix; shares root with 'logic'.
Remember This
Logical comes from logic, a core idea in philosophy and critical thinking; related forms include logically and logic.
Other Forms
Connect With
reason, rationality, coherence, evidence, deduction, argument
Note
Do not confuse with 'practical' or 'emotional'—logical refers specifically to reasoning and coherence of argument or plan. Use in phrases like 'logically follows' or 'a logical conclusion.'
Study Deeper
- It is logical to verify results with independent data before drawing conclusions.
- Her argument was logical and well-supported by evidence.
From Latin logicus, from Greek logikos 'pertaining to reasoning', from logos 'word, reason'; with the suffix -al forming the adjective.
LOGIC-AL: Logic Always Leads to Insight. If something is logical, it follows the rules of logic.
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