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 Process and poetry One early decision Placek made was to move away from corporate positioning and toward linguistics, much to the chagrin of some of his more logical clients. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026 More importantly, the researchers found that the effective logical error rate was 10 times lower than the physical error rate. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 This was a major sticking point, and not in the most logical way. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 If a larger investment universe has benefited institutions, opening those same opportunities to millions of retirement savers sounds like a logical next step. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for logical

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Adjective

Her mental health afterward Two forensic psychiatrists testified Monday that Clancy appeared clear-headed and rational in the days after the killings.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Employers must move beyond resilience training, creating transparent, equitable workplaces where effort is rewarded and mistakes are tolerated, ensuring ambition remains a rational choice for diverse talent.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

Therefore, Tunick remains presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Since the State could not disprove the justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence resulted in the decision that no criminal charges would be filed against the fast-food employees.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Maintaining a coherent strategy across a sprawling national security bureaucracy becomes more difficult over the course of a long conflict.

— Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Characters must be coherent; plots must be tight and any gaps in the plot must be patched.

— Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 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

There are many valid readings of this high-minded, heavy-handed modern drama of despair, desperation, love and survival instincts.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
All three of the upgrades include a fix for a bug in Screen Sharing, which could allow an attacker on the network to authenticate to Screen Sharing without the need for valid credentials.

— Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Every one of those simplifications is sensible for a proof of concept.

— Leon Gordon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The Naturalizer Brie Sandals are a perfect day-to-night pick, thanks to their sensible block heel, strappy leather uppers, and signature contoured footbed.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensible

Adjective

For the mostly Hispanic agriculture and food processing workers, the data center boom hasn’t been all good.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Villa’s recent warm-up defeat to Bayern Munich, though a 2-1 loss, will have offered a useful gauge of what facing elite opposition demands and should stand them in good stead for the level of intensity this game in Salzburg will require.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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