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

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been dubbed as a logical fit for Detroit since last year. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Because of this, the terrace is the logical first stop for visitors, like the father and daughter taking in the full sweep of the presidents. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

When life was logical, the Christmas season started on Thanksgiving morning. —Mike Hughes, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025

Before the Browns’ panicked switch to Gabriel after four games and subsequent trade of Joe Flacco to Cincinnati, Flacco was taking almost all of the practice reps — but Gabriel was getting occasional (but limited) work with the starters, a logical plan given that Flacco was a temporary option. —Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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