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- Dictionaryillogical/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl/
adjective
- 1. lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning: "an illogical fear of the supernatural"
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The meaning of ILLOGICAL is not observing the principles of logic. How to use illogical in a sentence.
ILLOGICAL definition: 1. not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by…. Learn more.
not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by careful thought: It is an illogical statement, because if one part is true, then the other must be false. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Stupid and silly.
If you describe an action, feeling, or belief as illogical, you think that it does not result from a logical and ordered way of thinking. It is illogical to get rid of the very people who have the expertise to carry out the job.
When there's no good reason or explanation for something, don't fret; chances are it's illogical — meaning that it has no rational explanation behind it. The word logic has origins in the Greek root logos meaning "reason, idea, or word."
Definition of illogical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
illogical - lacking orderly continuity; "a confused set of instructions"; "a confused dream about the end of the world"; "disconnected fragments of a story"; "scattered thoughts"
Britannica Dictionary definition of ILLOGICAL. [more illogical; most illogical] : not showing good judgment : not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way : not logical. It is illogical to think that things will change on their own. an illogical argument.
Synonyms for ILLOGICAL: unreasonable, irrational, unreasoning, illegitimate, misleading, absurd, unreasoned, weak; Antonyms of ILLOGICAL: logical, reasonable, rational, valid, sound, sensible, wise, sane.
If you describe an action, feeling, or belief as illogical, you are critical of it because you think that it does not result from a logical and ordered way of thinking.
