logical

[ loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic:

   a logical inference.

   Synonyms: valid

   Antonyms: unreasonable

2. reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind:

   logical thinking.

   Antonyms: unreasonable

3. reasonable; to be expected:

   War was the logical consequence of such threats.

   Synonyms: valid

   Antonyms: unreasonable

4. of or relating to logic.

logical

/ ˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic
2. using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic

   a logical conclusion

3. capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning
4. reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc

   the logical candidate

5. computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer

Derived Forms

• ˌlogiˈcality, noun
• ˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• log·i·cal·i·ty [loj-i-, kal, -i-tee], log·i·cal·ness noun
• log·i·cal·ly adverb
• hy·per·log·i·cal adjective
• hy·per·log·i·cal·ness noun
• hy·per·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• non·log·i·cal adjective
• non·log·i·cal·ness noun
• non·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• o·ver·log·i·cal adjective
• o·ver·log·i·cal·ness noun
• o·ver·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• pre·log·i·cal adjective
• qua·si-log·i·cal adjective
• su·per·log·i·cal adjective
• su·per·log·i·cal·i·ty noun
• un·log·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of logical¹

From the Medieval Latin word logicālis, dating back to 1490–1500; logic, -al ¹

Example Sentences

It was a logical notion but shaky science.

From Salon

They were endorsed again the week after the massacre, as if they were not shocking but the logical evolution of four decades of messaging that, until that terrible August day, had failed to land.

From Salon

The status quo has failed to protect Crusius’ community, and the logical response was vigilantism.

From Salon

“The logical fit for boxing and HBO can certainly apply to Netflix,” said Brett Sappington, principal analyst at insights and consulting agency Sappington Media.

From Los Angeles Times

“The logical endpoint of that is becoming a successful individual in neoliberal society,”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cogent
• coherent
• compelling
• consistent
• convincing
• intelligent
• legitimate
• lucid
• necessary
• obvious
• plausible
• rational
• reasonable
• relevant
• sensible
• valid
• wise