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

• analytic
• analytical
• coherent
• consequent
• good
• rational
• reasonable
• sensible
• sound
• valid
• well-founded
• well-grounded

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

Rudy Gobert is a logical salary to go the other way to Phoenix in a Durant trade. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025

Neymar’s departure left Al Hilal as the logical Saudi landing spot for Mohamed Salah this summer, but the Egyptian’s decision to sign a two-year extension with Liverpool in April scuppered Plan A. —Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 June 2025

Oracle is seen as a logical partner, as the company has an existing agreement to host TikTok’s U.S. user data. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2025

In an interview with People about the move, Bateman said twice that most people listen to podcasts on phones, and therefore the telecom industry is a logical one for podcasters to enter. —Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025

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
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological
• glaciological

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