logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈlä-ji-kəl 

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

ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē 

noun

logically

ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

logicalness

ˈlä-ji-kəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of logical

• rational
• reasonable
• coherent
• valid
• sensible
• good

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, the puzzles are calming and logical, which lowers Swiatek’s stress beforehand. —Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026

During these 10 years, the logical assumption is that children born in this era would have grown up in a time where Japanese anime was under more scrutiny and lessened in popularity. —Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Despite the seemingly logical explanations that may explain the behavior, users could be forgiven for seeing the response as evidence of some leap in intelligence on the part of LLMs. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 May 2026

In their appeal, Murdaugh’s attorneys argued the motive did not make logical sense and said the prosecution improperly used the financial crimes evidence to malign his character. —Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing logical

• logical positivism
• pre-logical

Rhymes for logical

• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• archeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological

Kids Definition

logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈläj-i-kəl 

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

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

logicalness

-kəl-nəs 

noun