logical
adjective
log·i·cal
ˈlä-ji-kəl 
1
2
: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion
a logical thinker
Examples of logical in a Sentence
Since she helped us before, it's logical to assume that she'll help us again.
He seems to be a logical choice for the job.
She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her behavior.
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your inner compass knows the way, even if your logical mind hasn’t quite laid out just yet.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
As Tesla’s growth moderates, SpaceX increasingly emerges as the logical new flagship within Musk’s portfolio.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Those two logical extensions of the basic engineering service are the basis of our transformation.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for logical
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logical. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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logical
adjective
log·i·cal
ˈläj-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to logic : used in logic
2
: according to the rules of logic
a logical argument
3
: skilled in logic
a logical thinker
4
: being in agreement with what may be reasonably expected
a logical result of an action
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