logical

adjective log·i·cal \ˈlä-ji-kəl\

: agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable

: of or relating to the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning

Full Definition of LOGICAL

a (1) : of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic (2) : skilled in logic

b : formally true or valid : analytic, deductive

: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion <a logical thinker>

— log·i·cal·i·ty \ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

— log·i·cal·ly \ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— log·i·cal·ness \-kəl-nəs\ noun

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15th century

Synonyms: analytic (or analytical), coherent, consequent, good, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Antonyms: illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak

LOGICAL Defined for Kids

adjective log·i·cal \ˈlä-ji-kəl\

: according to a proper or reasonable way of thinking <a logical argument>

: according to what is reasonably expected <the logical result>

— log·i·cal·ly adverb

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