logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
1
a(1)
: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic
a logical conclusion
(2)
: skilled in logic
b
: formally true or valid : analytic, deductive
a logical statement
2
: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion
a logical thinker
logicality noun
logically adverb
logicalness noun

Examples of logical in a Sentence

Since she helped us before, it's logical to assume that she'll help us again. He seems to be a logical choice for the job. She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her behavior.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of logical was in the 15th century

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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logical. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

logical

adjective
log·​i·​cal ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce logical (audio)
1
: of or relating to logic : used in logic
2
: according to the rules of logic
a logical argument
3
: skilled in logic
a logical thinker
4
: being in agreement with what may be reasonably expected
a logical result of an action
logically adverb
logicalness noun

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