LOGICAL Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

logical

adjective

ˈlä-ji-kəl

Definition of logical

as in rational

according to the rules of logic the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect

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as in reasonable

based on sound reasoning or information that's the logical choice under the circumstances

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Recent Examples of logical Researchers from Google, UC Berkeley, Stanford and Ethereum showed that Shor’s algorithm could break ECC-256 encryption using fewer than 1,200 logical qubits. — Amit Sinha, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 His words will probably stop making actual, logical sense for a moment, or for many moments. — New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Zeek Biggers, who toggles between defensive end and defensive tackle, is the logical option. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Now five decades in the business, the company framed the launch as the next logical step for a brand with products that are built to last and to be passed on between friends, families, and now shoppers. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logical

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Adjective

Defense can’t be too timid, but there needs to be rational response to an asymmetric downside.

— Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Humans, in contrast, have souls that are additionally capable of rational thought.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
North Carolina has embraced pro-economic growth policies, like lower taxes and reasonable regulations.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

While the first version of OpenAI’s GPT language model could barely write a few paragraphs of coherent text, its newest models can solve mathematics problems that have stumped humans for the better part of a century.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Toward the most coherent expression of the California possibility.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

Indeed, there can be valid reasons for high-net-worth individuals and families to do a Section 351 exchange, said Joshua Norman, principal in the Bardstown, Kentucky, office of Cerity Partners.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
To win the presidency in the first round, a candidate must receive more than half of the valid votes cast, excluding blank and null ballots.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Ending animal agriculture alone won’t solve the political and economic causes of food insecurity, but that doesn’t make the system sensible.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensible

Adjective

Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Among those surveyed, Latinos who didn’t vote in 2024 were more likely than those who had voted to have economic frustrations, like struggling to earn enough money or find a good job.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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