logical

A2
US /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ UK /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/
adj Freq #5795

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

    a logical mind

  2. 2
    adj

    based on known statements or events or conditions

    rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year

  3. 3
    adj

    In agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious.

    To provide convincing arguments, we need to first address the issues of concern, list the facts, and then use logical reasoning to help people have a better understanding of the issue.

  4. 4
    adj

    Reasonable.

    I won't lie about what I did I cut her head off and threw it in a ditch Why I only kept the body was a logical choice I threw away the head because I hated the sound of her voice

  5. 5
    adj

    Of or pertaining to logic.

    It's not logical, it's God!

  6. 6
    adj

    Relating to the conceptual model of a system rather than its physical expression

    Logical memory appears contiguous to an application program, but may well be stored on several physical devices, including in RAM and on hard-disks, as determined by the operating system.

  7. 7
    adj

    marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

  8. 8
    adj

    capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

Etymology

From logic + -al.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 adj · based on known statements... legitimate
7 adj · marked by an orderly,... coherent
8 adj · capable of thinking and... coherent
Opposites
confusingdumbillogical
Word family
Derived forms alogicalantilogicalequilogicalextralogicalhorologicallogicalitylogicalizelogicallylogicalnessloglangmenologicalmetalogical
Related forms biologicalneurologicalphysiologicalrational

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