illogical

adjective

il·​log·​i·​cal (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
1
: not observing the principles of logic
an illogical argument
2
: devoid of logic : senseless
illogical policies
illogically adverb
illogicalness 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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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of illogical was in 1588

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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

illogical

adjective
il·​log·​i·​cal (ˈ)il-ˈ(l)äj-i-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
: not using or following good reasoning
illogically adverb

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