logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
Synonyms of logicalnext
1
a(1)
: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic
a logical conclusion
(2)
: skilled in logic
b
: formally true or valid : analytic, deductive
a logical statement
2
: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion
a logical thinker
logicality
ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce logical (audio)
noun
logically
ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce logical (audio)
adverb
logicalness
ˈlä-ji-kəl-nəs How to pronounce logical (audio)
noun

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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.

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

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The first known use of logical was in the 15th century

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logical

adjective
log·​i·​cal ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
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
logically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce logical (audio)
adverb
logicalness
-kəl-nəs How to pronounce logical (audio)
noun

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