illogical

il·log·i·cal | \ (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl

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Definition of illogical

1 : not observing the principles of logic an illogical argument

2 : devoid of logic : senseless illogical policies

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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

Recent Examples on the Web When people are illogical To humans, fairness is often at the heart of a good decision. — Karthik Kannan, The Conversation, "How can we make sure that algorithms are fair?," 16 Dec. 2019 These sanctions would target a long-standing American partner—a rather illogical method of strengthening American influence and weakening Iranian control in the region. — Abbas Milani, The New York Review of Books, "The Minimal Value of Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran," 8 Jan. 2020 And everyone—at least those of us with illogical toddlers (in other words, toddlers)—is in it. — Nat Kendall-taylor, Quartz, "The hardest part of being a parent has nothing to do with raising kids," 6 Dec. 2019 Northern Alaska is an illogical place for bats because temperatures are below freezing much of the year and, as Yukon biologist Tom Jung says, bats love heat. — Anchorage Daily News, "Little brown bats remain a northern mystery," 2 Nov. 2019 Reed’s career brimmed with illogical moves, well-documented in most of his biographies. — Greg Kot, chicagotribune.com, "Lou Reed reconsidered: Did self-sabotage obscure some of his best music?," 1 Oct. 2019 Fighting is a logical reaction to an illogical world. — Greg Moore, azcentral, "Promoter Lou DiBella wants reform after second boxer dies this week," 26 July 2019 This is why many decisions are illogical, inconsistent and suboptimal. — Karthik Kannan, The Conversation, "How can we make sure that algorithms are fair?," 16 Dec. 2019 Donald Trump’s remarks are totally absurd and illogical. — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, "83 not-very-flattering things foreign officials have said about Trump," 7 Dec. 2019

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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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illogical

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of illogical

: not showing good judgment : not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way : not logical

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Kids Definition of illogical

: not using or following good reasoning an illogical argument

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