Sensical
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 That makes sense; showing internal logic; rational, sensible. rare
"But that, which had more magic for me on this occaſion, was, I confeſs, the very points, which your very ſober, ſenſical people, who are vain of their rationality, would be the leaſt ſatisfied with—the romantic means ſhe uſed to bring this journey of her heart to bear."
- 2 Having meaning, making sense semantically
Example
More examples"But that, which had more magic for me on this occaſion, was, I confeſs, the very points, which your very ſober, ſenſical people, who are vain of their rationality, would be the leaſt ſatisfied with—the romantic means ſhe uſed to bring this journey of her heart to bear."
Etymology
From sense + -ical; later uses are probably a back-formation from nonsensical.
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