Logical Meaning
/ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjIn agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious.
adjReasonable.
Sentence Examples
If something doesn't make sense, it probably isn't logical.
That's reversing the logical order of things.
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
It was a ____ decision to bring an umbrella because dark clouds were gathering.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was the only ____ conclusion that we could reach after carefully reviewing all the facts of the case.
Word Origin & History
From logic + -al. Displaced native Old English flitcræftlīċ.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"To provide convincing arguments, we need to first address the issues of concern, list the facts, and then use logical reasoning to help people have a better understanding of the issue."
— 2020 April 6, Shanguo, “Avoiding Assertive Statements and Extreme Ways of Thinking”, in Minghui:
"I won't lie about what I did
I cut her head off and threw it in a ditch
Why I only kept the body was a logical choice
I threw away the head because I hated the sound of her voice"
— 2014, “Let Me Burn”, performed by Whitechapel:
"It is, of course, vital to restore the logical colours to their normal value at the end of the program[…]"
— 1986, Noel Malcolm Morris, Computer graphics and CAD fundamentals: BBC Micro version:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
It was a ____ decision to bring an umbrella because dark clouds were gathering.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was the only ____ conclusion that we could reach after carefully reviewing all the facts of the case.