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

The most logical hypothesis is that manatees were then later "present only in very low numbers in Florida as occasional visitors from the Caribbean and then settled here permanently," Pluckhahn said.

From Science Daily

The tasks included determining the logical order of two statements, or answering questions involving physical reasoning, such as how to separate an egg white from a yolk or how to make a cup of tea.

From Science Daily

They want to analyze Trump like he’s a series of scandals or controversies to unpack on a whiteboard — something logical, manageable.

From Salon

"Quantum interactions provide a wealth of information, using AI to quickly understand and process it is the next logical step."

From Science Daily

It was a logical notion but shaky science.

From Salon

Related Words

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