Logical: meaning, definitions and examples

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logical

 

[ ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

thinking process

Characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning. Logical thinking involves using reasoning to make decisions or solve problems.

Synonyms

rational, reasonable, sensible

Examples of usage

  • She made a logical choice based on the evidence presented.
  • His argument was logical and convincing.
Context #2 | Adjective

philosophy

Of or according to the rules of logic. A logical argument follows a series of steps to reach a valid conclusion.

Synonyms

analytical, coherent, deductive

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher presented a logical proof of his theory.
  • Her reasoning was logical and coherent.
Context #3 | Adjective

computer science

Relating to or using logical operations. In computer programming, logical operators are used to manipulate boolean values.

Synonyms

algorithmic, procedural, systematic

Examples of usage

  • The programmer used logical operators to control the flow of the program.
  • Logical errors in the code can lead to unexpected behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "logical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lógico

🇮🇳 तार्किक

🇩🇪 logisch

🇮🇩 logis

🇺🇦 логічний

🇵🇱 logiczny

🇯🇵 論理的 (ろんりてき)

🇫🇷 logique

🇪🇸 lógico

🇹🇷 mantıksal

🇰🇷 논리적인 (nonrijeogin)

🇸🇦 منطقي

🇨🇿 logický

🇸🇰 logický

🇨🇳 逻辑的 (luójí de)

🇸🇮 logičen

🇮🇸 rökréttur

🇰🇿 логикалық

🇬🇪 ლოგიკური

🇦🇿 məntiqi

🇲🇽 lógico

Word origin

The word 'logical' originated from the Greek word 'logikos', meaning 'pertaining to speech or reason'. It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially used in the context of philosophy and reasoning. Over time, it evolved to encompass various fields such as computer science, mathematics, and everyday reasoning. The concept of logic has been fundamental to human thought and problem-solving throughout history.

See also: illogical, illogicality, illogically, logicality, logically.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,206, 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.