logical

adjective

ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
Definition of logicalnext
1
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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2
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 The public notice was seen as an important and logical step in the long and lumbering process of monitoring and potentially regulating the most powerful technology the world has ever seen. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 When the Falcons landed Morris, the 2023 third-round pick appeared a logical solution to be the team’s swing tackle. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Given his record of four straight wins in the 1 3/8-mile Del Mar Handicap turf marathon, Gold Phoenix is the logical performance favorite as well as the sentimental favorite with Del Mar fans to win the three-turn race on the grass. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Summary The quantum frontier is rapidly advancing, with 2025-2026 breakthroughs in logical qubits and error correction moving technology from labs to practical applications. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
  1. rational
  2. reasonable
  3. coherent
  4. reasoned
  5. valid
  6. sensible
  7. good
Adjective
  • If that is true, and Clancy chose to kill herself and take her children with her, was her act rational?
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If only the film had lingered longer on Vasarhelyi’s totally rational horror and disbelief.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • What remains particularly valuable is the integration of code, visual standards, accessibility, content and interaction into a coherent model of how an organization behaves.
    — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Canada and Mexico will need to make a more coherent and concerted effort to join these campaigns—and the United States will need to work much harder to invite them along.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 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
  • On some issues, former presidential special assistant Fried said, the administration has a valid argument.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The festival is free for children, seniors, college students with valid ID and military with valid ID.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • Sometimes, long after a sensible bedtime, the sun would break through the cloud for the first time that day.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The return of Gustavo Hamer feels like a sentimental move rather than necessarily a sensible football decision and Loum Tchaouna has changed clubs for the fifth summer in a row, and didn’t particularly convince for Burnley last season.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot on the first pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (4-7), to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • General manager Andrew Berry and his staff have done a good job cleaning up their own mess caused by the 2022 Watson trade sinking the ship.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of good

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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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