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logical

/ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:logically
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1

Characterized by or capable of clear, sound, and valid reasoning; making sense according to the facts of a situation.

Example

"The committee reached a logical conclusion after reviewing all the financial data."


2

Expected or natural given the existing circumstances or preceding events.

Example

"Promoting the senior researcher to director was the logical next step for the institute."


3

Relating to or in accordance with the formal principles of logic as a branch of philosophy, mathematics, or computer science.

Example

"Students in the introductory philosophy course learned to identify common logical fallacies."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French or Medieval Latin logicalis, derived from Latin logica ('logic'), ultimately from Ancient Greek logikos ('pertaining to speech or reason'), from logos ('word, reason, or thought').

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