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illogic

[ ih-loj-ik ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being illogical; illogicality:

    His speech was full of illogic.



illogic

/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

  1. reasoning characterized by lack of logic; illogicality


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Word History and Origins

Origin of illogic1

First recorded in 1855–60; il- 2 + logic

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Example Sentences

He rants at length about the illogic of refusing to wear masks under the banner of liberty — a broadside that might have induced the intended catharsis had it been delivered a year and a half ago.

He also tied up by the essential illogic at the intersection of Republican policy and messaging.

John Avlon breaks down the essential illogic at the intersection of Republican policy and messaging.

But this is illogic, because none of the other religions preach apocalyptic violence.

I could dismantle it, and trust to luck that Wolf illogic didn't include a tamper mechanism.

"I only want to show the wretch that I am not a helpless woman," she observed, with the bewildering illogic of the sex.

And once again the pleasant voice announced, "Interplanetary unity depends upon computer illogic."

It said, "Interplanetary unity depends upon computer illogic."

We call it bad when it is the conclusion of incorrect or partial or illogic premises.

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