illogical

adjective

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il·log·i·cal | \ (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl

Definition of illogical

1 : not observing the principles of logic an illogical argument

2 : devoid of logic : senseless illogical policies

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Other Words from illogical

illogicality \ (ˌ)i(l)-ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē

\ noun

illogically \ (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

illogicalness \ (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl-nəs

\ noun

Examples of illogical in a Sentence

It is illogical to think that things will change on their own. the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players

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