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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There is no length societies will not go to, no absurd logical leap people won’t take to recast our simple, human act of survival as something dirty and shameful.
—
Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
As Lucas puts together his staff, Moran is a logical choice.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Violent, oppressive lies, carefully framed as logical, reasonable, truthful, and factual.
—Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Russell Wilson would be another logical option, especially as a veteran starter and mentor to a possible rookie draft pick QB all in one.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
As Lucas puts together his staff, Moran is a logical choice.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Violent, oppressive lies, carefully framed as logical, reasonable, truthful, and factual.
—Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Russell Wilson would be another logical option, especially as a veteran starter and mentor to a possible rookie draft pick QB all in one.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Cite this Entry
“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logical. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share