logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
1
a(1)
: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic
a logical conclusion
(2)
: skilled in logic
b
: formally true or valid : analytic, deductive
a logical statement
2
: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion
a logical thinker
logicality noun
logically adverb
logicalness noun

Examples of logical in a Sentence

Since she helped us before, it's logical to assume that she'll help us again. He seems to be a logical choice for the job. She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her behavior.
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Translated, the deficits and debt have always been a logical effect of too much tax revenue in the present and the expectation of much more in the future. John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Never mind that the big shock is silly, sensationalistic, and riddled with logical errors. Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024 Italy, Romania and Poland are the most attractive prospects, with logical acquirers being local competitors Conad and Selex in Italy; Profi (now owned by Ahold Delhaize) in Romania; and Biedronka and Eurocash in Poland. Kimberly Chin, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 As various nationalisms swept the decaying empires of Central and Eastern Europe, a Jewish nationalism seemed logical. Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for logical 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of logical was in the 15th century

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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logical. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

logical

adjective
log·​i·​cal ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
1
: of or relating to logic : used in logic
2
: according to the rules of logic
a logical argument
3
: skilled in logic
a logical thinker
4
: being in agreement with what may be reasonably expected
a logical result of an action
logically adverb
logicalness noun

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