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Logical
Having or showing good sense and clear, rational thinking; based on evidence and coherent reasoning.
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Imagine This
Picture a meticulous detective arranging clues: each deduction follows logically from the last, like stepping stones across a stream.
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Sounds Like
LOJ-i-kuhl
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Looks Like
Looks like logic with the -al suffix; shares root with 'logic'.
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Remember This
Logical comes from logic, a core idea in philosophy and critical thinking; related forms include logically and logic.
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Other Forms
logicallyadverb
logicnoun
logicalitynoun
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Connect With
reason, rationality, coherence, evidence, deduction, argument
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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.'
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Study Deeper
Examples
- It is logical to verify results with independent data before drawing conclusions.
- Her argument was logical and well-supported by evidence.
Synonyms
rationalreasonablecoherentsoundvalid
Antonyms
illogicalirrationalfallacious
Etymology
From Latin logicus, from Greek logikos 'pertaining to reasoning', from logos 'word, reason'; with the suffix -al forming the adjective.
Mnemonic
LOGIC-AL: Logic Always Leads to Insight. If something is logical, it follows the rules of logic.
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