logical
/'lɔdʤikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of clear, consistent thinking and expression: Describes a person who thinks and communicates in a rational, orderly way.
- Characterized by orderly and consistent reasoning: Describes an argument, system, or process where the parts follow a valid sequence of thought.
- Based on or in accordance with reason and known facts: Describes a conclusion or expectation that is a reasonable or necessary consequence of given conditions.
- Capable of correct and valid reasoning: Describes a mind or approach that employs sound principles of logic.
Usage Examples
- Describing a person's thinking:
- She is a very logical thinker, always breaking down problems step by step.
- Describing an argument or plan:
- His essay presented a logical argument that was easy to follow.
- The most logical course of action is to gather more data first.
- Describing a conclusion based on conditions:
- Given the dark clouds, it is logical to assume it will rain soon.
- Describing a mental capability:
- A logical mind is essential for solving complex puzzles.
Advanced Usage
- "It is only logical that...": Used to introduce a conclusion that seems inevitable based on the premises.
- If the budget is cut, it is only logical that services will be reduced.
- "Logical conclusion": The endpoint reached by valid reasoning from the initial premises.
- The detective followed the evidence to its logical conclusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Logically (adverb): In a logical manner.
- She argued her point logically and persuasively.
- Logic (noun): The science of reasoning or the principles of valid inference.
- Formal logic studies the structure of arguments.
- Illogical (adjective): Not logical; contrary to or lacking sound reason.
- His fear of small spaces was completely illogical.
Synonyms
- Rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- Reasonable: Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.
- Coherent: Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
- Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; practical.
Antonyms
- Illogical: Lacking sense or sound reasoning.
- Irrational: Not logical or reasonable.
- Unreasonable: Not guided by or based on good sense.
- Incoherent: Unclear; lacking logical connection.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Stand to reason": To be logical or obvious. (While not containing "logical," it expresses a similar concept of reasonable conclusion.)
- It stands to reason that practice improves skill.
- "Follow a train of thought": To pursue a connected sequence of ideas, akin to logical progression.
- It was difficult to follow his train of thought as his argument was not logical.
Adjective
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capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
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a lucid thinker
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she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident
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marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
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a coherent argument
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based on known statements or events or conditions
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rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year
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capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
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a logical mind
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