illogic

Thân thiện

The argument was full of illogic and could not be followed.

Definition

Noun: - Invalid or incorrect reasoning: The quality or state of being illogical; reasoning that is flawed, inconsistent, or not based on sound principles.

Usage

The noun "illogic" refers to the abstract concept or quality of reasoning that is not logical. It is often used to critique arguments, statements, or situations that lack coherence or violate the rules of logic. It is a formal term.

Examples

• The politician's argument was full of and failed to convince the audience.
• She pointed out the fundamental in the proposed policy, showing how its goals contradicted its methods.
• The plot of the movie was entertaining, but its bothered viewers who noticed the inconsistencies.

Advanced Usage

• "The sheer illogic of...": This phrase is used to emphasize how completely unreasonable something is.
  • The sheer illogic of his decision left everyone speechless.

Variants and Related Words

• Illogical (adj): Not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic.
  • It is an illogical conclusion based on the available evidence.
• Illogicality (n): Another noun form meaning the quality of being illogical; an instance of illogical reasoning. It is very similar in meaning to "illogic."
  • The report highlighted several illogicalities in the financial model.

Synonyms

• Irrationality: The quality of being not logical or reasonable.
• Fallacy: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
• Incoherence: Unclear or confusing thought or expression; lack of logic.

Antonyms

• Logic: Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
• Rationality: The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
• Coherence: The quality of being logical and consistent.

Học thuật

Noun

1. invalid or incorrect reasoning

Từ đồng nghĩa

• illogicality
• illogicalness
• inconsequence