ILLOGIC Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

illogic

noun

Definition of illogic

as in incoherence

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Recent Examples of illogic How responsible a mother can be for her son’s actions remains an open question, but the contortions of her denial, with its euphemisms and its illogic, are closely and relentlessly examined, as is her inability to speak or act to stop him. — Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025 The circular illogic perfectly encapsulates college football. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025 The illogic of dreams is not a riddle to be solved but a noise that can reveal the meaningful signal. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 Should the dialogue in Istanbul unravel -- and even from the perspective of someone who advocates engagement, that seems inevitable -- Washington will have to consider seriously addressing the underlying illogic of its approach to Tehran. — Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2012 See All Example Sentences for illogic

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Noun

His work thrives on the incoherence of his own restless curiosity.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
The second season continued this confusion with a time-travel story often bordering on incoherence.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of incoherence

Noun

This is where the irrationality of antisemitic conspiracy gains no purchase among a reasoning and pragmatic populace; where government is led by people who grasp, and embrace, the seriousness of their responsibilities.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Despite the seriocomic set-up, as Vibeke gets more unstable, Mengel refuses to play her irrationality for laughs, instead taking the more difficult route of earnestness.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of irrationality

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In the special, Ahdoot takes on post-breakup fitness, foodie culture, dating, family and the absurdity of becoming a minor celebrity to children.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Instead, the museum focuses on language, relationships, self-mockery, and life’s absurdities, with rakija served to visitors as the ultimate symbol of Balkan resilience.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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