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logical

[ loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic:

    a logical inference.

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  2. reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind:

    logical thinking.

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  3. reasonable; to be expected:

    War was the logical consequence of such threats.

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  4. of or relating to logic.


logical

/ ˈɒɪə /

adjective

  1. relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic
  2. using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic

    a logical conclusion

  3. capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning
  4. reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc

    the logical candidate

  5. computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzˈٲ, noun
  • ˈDz, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • Dz····ٲ [loj-i-, kal, -i-tee], Dz···Ա noun
  • Dz··· adverb
  • ··Dz·· adjective
  • hy·per·Dz···Ա noun
  • hy·per·Dz····ٲ noun
  • ԴDz·Dz·· adjective
  • non·Dz···Ա noun
  • non·Dz····ٲ noun
  • ··Dz·· adjective
  • o·ver·Dz···Ա noun
  • o·ver·Dz····ٲ noun
  • ·Dz·· adjective
  • ܲ·-Dz·· adjective
  • ··Dz·· adjective
  • su·per·Dz····ٲ noun
  • ܲ·Dz·· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of logical1

From the Medieval Latin word Dz, dating back to 1490–1500; logic, -al 1
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"Negotiating with this administration is not logical, not wise, nor honourable," he said in a February speech, just two months before agreeing to the current round of talks.

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It is unquestionably painful to face the truth about the global climate crisis, and emotionally logical to avoid the let-down of investing in a cause without seeing significant or meaningful change.

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A belief system that may have the highest proportion of logical inconsistencies, irrational dogma, failed prophecies and broken promises of all major worldviews is one now on the upswing in the Western world.

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The most logical man with the plan would be Moreno, likely in partnership with a real estate developer.

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If Le Pen is barred from running, her logical replacement would be Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old party president who was being groomed to be her eventual prime minister.

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