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   logical

   /ˈlɒdʒɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument: "a logical impossibility" Similar reasoningthinkingstraight-thinkingrationalobjectiveanalyticalcerebralinsightfulintelligentjudiciouswisesensiblehard-headed
   • ▪ characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning: "her logical mind" Similar reasonedwell reasonedrationalsoundcogentwell thought outvalidlucidcoherentclearwell organizedsystematicorderlymethodicalarticulateconsistentrelevantsyllogisticdeductiveinductiveinferentialinformal:joined-upOpposite irrationalillogical
   • ▪ (of an action, decision, etc.) expected or sensible under the circumstances: "the polar expedition is a logical extension of his Arctic travels" Similar naturalunsurprisingonly to be expectedunderstandablereasonablesensiblepredictablemost likelylikeliestobviousrightcorrectpracticalOpposite unlikelysurprising

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin logicalis from late Latin logica (see logic).

   Derivatives

   • 1. logicality noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › logicalLogical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LOGICAL is of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic. How to use logical in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOGICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k ə l / us / ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. B2. using reason: a logical choice / conclusion. Students need the ability to construct a logical argument. It was the logical thing to do (= the decision was a reasonable one when all the facts were considered). Opposite. illogical. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › logicalLogical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Logical describes something that comes from clear reasoning. Using a fire extinguisher to put it out a fire is a logical step. Trying to put it out with gasoline is not. The adjective logical is rooted in the Greek word logos, which means "reason, idea, or word."

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOGICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.k ə l / uk / ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. B2. using reason: a logical choice / conclusion. Students need the ability to construct a logical argument. It was the logical thing to do (= the decision was a reasonable one when all the facts were considered). Opposite. illogical. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › logicalLogical - definition of logical by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Of, relating to, in accordance with, or of the nature of logic: logical disputation. 2. Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable: Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year. 3. Reasoning or capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner: a very logical person.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlogical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   following or able to follow the rules of logic in which ideas or facts are based on other true ideas or facts. a logical argument; Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLOGICAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Something that is logical seems reasonable or sensible in the circumstances. Connie suddenly struck her as a logical candidate. There was a logical explanation.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › logicalLOGICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › logicallogical | meaning of logical in Longman Dictionary of...

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    logical meaning, definition, what is logical: seeming reasonable and sensible: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLOGICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    adjective. uk / ˈlɒdʒɪk ə l / us. Add to word list. B2. using reason: a logical choice / conclusion. Opposite. illogical. logically. adverb. Her ideas were clear and logically presented. (Definition of logical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of logical. in Chinese (Traditional) 合乎邏輯的，合理的… See more.