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log·i·cal
 logical
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
in accord with the rules of logic.
A computer is programmed using logical languages.
- antonyms:
- illogical, irrational
- similar words:
- clear, coherent, consistent, legitimate, rational, reasonable
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| definition 2: |
resulting from clear thinking; sound.
Her essay was very convincing as it was completely logical.With so little money in the budget, is it logical to spend it redecorating the offices?- synonyms:
- cogent, rational, reasonable, sound
- antonyms:
- fallacious, illogical, nonsensical
- similar words:
- analytical, clear, coherent, judicious, sensible, wise
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| definition 3: |
following with logic or reason from prior events or statements.
It's logical that he would reject such a measure after having done so before.- antonyms:
- illogical
- similar words:
- inductive, inferential, likely, plausible, reasonable, sensible
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| related words: |
analytic, discursive, natural, sane, tenable, valid |
| derivations: |
logically (adv.), logicality (n.), logicalness (n.) |
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