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il⋅log⋅i⋅cal

[i-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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il·log·i·cal   (ĭ-lŏj'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  
  1. Contradicting or disregarding the principles of logic.

  2. Without logic; senseless.

il·log'i·cal'i·ty (-kāl'ĭ-tē), il·log'i·cal·ness n., il·log'i·cal·ly adv.
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