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Logic: meaning, definitions and examples

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logic

 

[ หˆlษ’dส’ษชk ]

Noun
Subjects
Context #1 | Noun

critical thinking

The study of reasoning and arguments, and the principles of correct and incorrect reasoning.

Synonyms

coherence, rationality, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Studying logic can help improve your critical thinking skills.
  • Logic is essential in fields such as mathematics and philosophy.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

The process of reasoning used to perform operations in a computer program or system.

Synonyms

algorithm, coding logic, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Understanding logic is crucial for writing efficient code.
  • Computer programmers often rely on logic to troubleshoot errors.
Context #3 | Noun

philosophy

The systematic study of the principles of valid inference and correct reasoning.

Synonyms

deductive reasoning, rationality, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Logic plays a central role in philosophical debates.
  • Philosophers use logic to analyze and evaluate arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "logic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรณgica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Logik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ logika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะณั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ logika

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ซ–็† (ใ‚ใ‚“ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท logique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรณgica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mantฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ๋ฆฌ (nonli)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุทู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ logika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ logika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ป่พ‘ (luรณji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ logika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถkfrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพะณะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ (logika)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ntiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรณgica

Etymology

The word 'logic' originated from the Greek word 'logikฤ“', meaning 'reasoning or thought'. The study of logic dates back to ancient Greek philosophy, notably with Aristotle's contributions to the subject. Over time, logic has evolved into various branches, including formal logic, mathematical logic, and philosophical logic. It is a fundamental concept in fields such as mathematics, computer science, and philosophy, shaping the way we understand and analyze reasoning processes.

See also: clog, log, logger, logging, login, logjam, logo, logout, logs, prologue, unlogged, weblog.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,147, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.