illogic

[ ih-loj-ik ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being illogical; illogicality:

   His speech was full of illogic.

illogic

/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. reasoning characterized by lack of logic; illogicality

Word History and Origins

Origin of illogic¹

First recorded in 1855–60; il- ² + logic

Example Sentences

The illogic of his demagogy gives Trump no pause.

From Salon

Holt, while one of the greatest sinners in applied illogic and false equivalency to this presidential race, is not the only sinner.

From Salon

The illogic of the Jordan partisans acts as a blacklight, making clear that what actually underlies the negation of LeBron James is not related to sports, rather it is a cultural stain.

From Salon

They’d teach techniques to punch through the static, to see the illogic in conspiracy theories, to find the facts behind the false narratives that can sometimes shape our lives.

From Seattle Times

Pillen’s illogic reminds me of House Republicans’ nonsensical rejection of the Senate’s bipartisan border legislation this month: It didn’t solve everything so they decided to do nothing.

From Los Angeles Times