logical
English meaning: Logical
Definition
In agreement with the principles of logic.
Example
“It seemed the only logical conclusion from the evidence.”
Another example: “On the computer, each logical drive is given a separate letter.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adjective meaning sensible, reasonable, or following the rules of logic; also computing ('logical drive'). Neutral to slightly formal. 'It's logical to assume...' Antonym 'illogical' is frequent.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Late Latin 'logicalis', from Latin 'logica' and Greek 'logikos' (of reasoning), from 'logos' (word, reason); 16th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- illogical
- irrational
- unreasonable
Related Words
- positivism
- atomism
- disjunction
- fallacies
- empiricism
- positivist
- fallacy
- propositional
- negation
- propositions
Common Collocations
- logical conclusion
- logical explanation
- perfectly logical
- logical step
- logical argument
- logical reasoning
Word Forms
logic (n); logical (adj); logically (adv); illogical (adj, opposite)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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