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logical

Syllabification: (log·i·cal)
Pronunciation: /ˈläjikəl/
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Definition of logical

adjective

  • of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument:a logical impossibility
  • characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning:the information is displayed in a simple and logical fashion her logical mind
  • (of an action, development, decision, etc.) natural or sensible given the circumstances:it is a logical progression from the job before

Derivatives

logicality

Pronunciation: /ˌläjəˈkalətē/
noun

logically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb
such a situation is logically impossible

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin logicalis, from late Latin logica (see logic)

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