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 Here, Congress would have to manufacture a considerably longer logical chain between a facially residence-neutral property tax and interstate commerce. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Since money is tight and Floyd had an insurance policy, Carol is a logical enough person of interest. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 After pitting Reacher against a guy twice his size in season 3, the only logical next step was pairing him up with the tiniest guy in season 4. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 The trilogy is the logical culmination of Cusk’s project up to that point. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 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
  • Gorbachev, still consolidating power, was taking a risk by bucking anti-American hawks back in Moscow and standing with Reagan to join him in officially ruling out nuclear war as a rational instrument of policy.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Three functions, each making the rational local decision, and together producing an outcome that would not have been chosen for the enterprise as a whole.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • But his successor will have a real chance to break with the status quo and craft a more coherent and more effective Middle East strategy.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Crowd scenes require dozens of background figures to remain coherent.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of coherent
Adjective
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Adjective
  • The draft ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Patterson said summertime learning loss is a valid worry, but his proposal doesn’t call for a longer summer or fewer hours in the classroom.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • The conversation in Springfield about sensible housing reforms shouldn’t end, but given there’s no time to lose, complementary ideas can help bridge the gap between now and whenever Illinois gets its act together.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Governments and school districts also have a role to play by adopting sensible policies and regulations.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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