il·log·i·cal

[ih-loj-i-kuhl]
adjective
not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.

Origin:
1580–90; il-2 + logical

il·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
il·log·i·cal·ness, noun


unsound, absurd, preposterous.
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illogical (ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable
2.  disregarding logical principles
 
illogicality
 
n
 
il'logicalness
 
n
 
il'logically
 
adv

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