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

The Clippers’ decision to stand down as the DOJ launches an investigation is logical because any litigation brought by the team would open the door to judicial scrutiny of transactions that now appear to be of interest to federal investigators. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The logical next step is using that data to adjust masking sounds and sleep modes automatically. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Moving him to second base is the most logical solution, even if there is industry-wide skepticism about his ability to play the position. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Large language models train on amalgamated content from millions of writers to predict the next logical word. — Marissa Brassfield, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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