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Meaning of logical in English
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑdʒək(ə)l/
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Classifying Adjective
logical
Definitions
1.
in accordance with reason or logic
Examples
« a logical conclusion »
Synonyms
valid
2.
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
Examples
« a logical argument »
« the orderly presentation »
Synonyms
coherent
3.
based on known statements or events or conditions
Examples
« rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year »
Synonyms
reasonable
sensible
4.
capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
Examples
« a lucid thinker »
« she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident »
Synonyms
rational
Qualitative Adjective
logical
Etymology
late Middle English: from medieval Latin logicalis from late Latin logica (see logic)
Definitions
1.
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
Examples
« a logical mind »
Synonyms
dianoetic
discursive
formal
ratiocinative
Antonyms
illogical
unlogical
See also
analytic
coherent
synthetic
rational
reasonable