logical
according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind: logical thinking.
reasonable; to be expected: War was the logical consequence of such threats.
of or relating to logic.
Origin of logical
1Other words for logical
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Other words from logical
- log·i·cal·i·ty [loj-i-kal-i-tee], /ˌlɒdʒ ɪˈkæl ɪ ti/, log·i·cal·ness, noun
- log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- hy·per·log·i·cal, adjective
- hy·per·log·i·cal·ness, noun
- hy·per·log·i·cal·i·ty, noun
- non·log·i·cal, adjective
- non·log·i·cal·ness, noun
- non·log·i·cal·i·ty, noun
- o·ver·log·i·cal, adjective
- o·ver·log·i·cal·ness, noun
- o·ver·log·i·cal·i·ty, noun
- pre·log·i·cal, adjective
- qua·si-log·i·cal, adjective
- su·per·log·i·cal, adjective
- su·per·log·i·cal·i·ty, noun
- un·log·i·cal, adjective
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How to use logical in a sentence
And, dialing up EM—emerging markets—exposure is also a logical play as the dollar falls and more weakness is seen in the year ahead.
Here are the most bullish trades for 2021—and, no, Bitcoin does not top the list | Bernhard Warner | November 18, 2020 | FortuneThe logical next step would be making it easier to build more homes in single-family zones.
San Diego Voters Sent a Clear Message on Housing: They Want More of it | Michael Tanner and David Hervey | November 13, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoIt all makes him a logical fit for long relief and spot starts.
What’s missing from the Nationals’ roster? Here’s an early look. | Jesse Dougherty | November 6, 2020 | Washington PostShe added the reason for the vast majority of industry leaders coming to conclusion is “quite logical” because companies are nothing without their employees.
How Fortune is holding top companies accountable to their promises on diversity and inclusion | Kayleigh Barber | November 2, 2020 | DigidayTaken to their logical conclusion, the new travel technologies promise a squeaky-clean bubble to usher you between cities germ-free.
Thumbs up for three new books that capture hitchhiking’s adventurous spirit | Jen Rose Smith | October 30, 2020 | Washington Post
He observed, he reasoned, he found explanations; but he did not always discriminate as to the logicality of his reasonings.
A History of Science, Volume 1(of 5) | Henry Smith WilliamsOnce again, one caught sight in the music of the French clarity and orderliness, logicality and conciseness.
Musical Portraits | Paul RosenfeldAnd then, with charming logicality, we declare that such an one is "all nerves."
Preventable Diseases | Woods Hutchinson
British Dictionary definitions for logical
/ (ˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic
using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic: a logical conclusion
capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning
reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc: the logical candidate
computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer
Derived forms of logical
- logicality or logicalness, noun
- logically, adverb
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