What does "logical" mean?
In agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious.
Logical
/ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: In agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious.
- Grammar: logical is listed as adj.
- Nearest alternatives: coherent, admissible, analytic, analytic adjective.
- Useful contrasts: alogical, confusing, dumb.
- Usage evidence: Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it.
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious. not-comparable
"To provide convincing arguments, we need to first address the issues of concern, list the facts, and then use logical reasoning to help people have a better understanding of the issue."
- 2 Reasonable.
"I won't lie about what I did I cut her head off and threw it in a ditch Why I only kept the body was a logical choice I threw away the head because I hated the sound of her voice"
- 3 Of or pertaining to logic. not-comparable
"It's not logical, it's God!"
- 4 Relating to the conceptual model of a system rather than its physical expression
"Logical memory appears contiguous to an application program, but may well be stored on several physical devices, including in RAM and on hard-disks, as determined by the operating system."
Adjective
- 1 marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts wordnet
- 2 capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning wordnet
- 3 capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner wordnet
- 4 based on known statements or events or conditions wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "logical"?
Common synonyms include: coherent, admissible, analytic, analytic adjective, analytic approach, analytic expression.
How do you use "logical" in a sentence?
Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it.
How do you pronounce "logical"?
Pronounced /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/.
Etymology
From logic + -al.