logical

log·i·cal

 (lŏj′ĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, in accordance with, or of the nature of logic: logical disputation.

2. Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable: Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year.

3. Reasoning or capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner: a very logical person.

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log′i·cal′i·ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē), log′i·cal·ness n.

log′i·cal·ly adv.

Synonyms: logical, analytic, ratiocinative, rational
These adjectives mean capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning: a logical mind; an analytic thinker; the ratiocinative process; a rational being.

Antonym: illogical

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logical

(ˈlɒdʒɪkəl)

adj

1. (Logic) relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic

2. (Logic) 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. (Computer Science) computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer

ˌlogiˈcality, ˈlogicalness n

ˈlogically adv

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log•i•cal

(ˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl)

adj.

1. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.

2. reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic.

3. reasonable; to be expected: the logical consequence of such threats.

4. of or pertaining to logic.

[1490–1500; < Medieval Latin]

log`i•cal′i•ty, log′i•cal•ness, n.

log′i•cal•ly, adv.

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Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	logical - capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; "a logical mind" analytical, analytic - of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience; "`all spinsters are unmarried' is an analytic proposition" synthetical, synthetic - of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts; "`all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition" coherent, consistent, logical, ordered - marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" rational - consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought" reasonable, sensible - showing reason or sound judgment; "a sensible choice"; "a sensible person" illogical, unlogical - lacking in correct logical relation
	2.	logical - based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year" legitimate valid - well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force; "a valid inference"; "a valid argument"; "a valid contract"
	3.	logical - marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" coherent, consistent, ordered logical - capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; "a logical mind" rational - consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought"
	4.	logical - capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner; "a lucid thinker"; "she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident" coherent, lucid rational - consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought"

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logical

adjective

1. rational, clear, reasoned, reasonable, sound, relevant, consistent, valid, coherent, pertinent, well-organized, cogent, well-reasoned, deducible a logical argument
rational unreasonable, irrational, instinctive, illogical, unorganized

2. reasonable, obvious, sensible, most likely, natural, necessary, wise, plausible, judicious There was a logical explanation.
reasonable unlikely, unreasonable, illogical, implausible

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logical

adjective

1. Consistent with reason and intellect:

consequent, intelligent, rational, reasonable.

2. Able to reason validly:

analytic, analytical, ratiocinative, rational.

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Translations

مَنْطِقيمَنْطِقِيّ

logický

logisk

logisch

λογικός

lógico

looginenjohdonmukainen

logique

logičanrazuman

logikus

rökfræîi-; rökréttur

logico

論理的な

논리적인

logisch

logisk

logiczny

lógico

логическийлогичный

logický

logisk

มีเหตุผล

mantıklı

hợp lý

合理的符合逻辑的逻辑上的

logical

[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl]

A. ADJ → lógico
she's the logical choice for the job → es lógico que sea ella la elegida para el puesto
to take sth to its logical conclusion → llevar algo a su lógica conclusión
she has a logical mind → es una persona lógica
it seemed a logical step → parecía el paso lógico
it is logical that → es lógico que
he is incapable of logical thinking → es incapaz de razonar con lógica or de manera lógica

B. CPD logical positivism N → positivismo m lógico

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logical

[ˈlɒdʒɪk^əl] adj

[step, argument] → logique

[conclusion] → logique

(= reasonable) → logique
This is the only logical thing to do → C'est la seule chose logique à faire.
it is logical to assume that ... → il est logique de supposer que ...

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logical

adj → logisch; conclusion also → folgerichtig; he has a logical mind → er denkt logisch; they are incapable of logical thinking → sie können nicht logisch denken; to take something to its logical conclusion → etw bis zur logischen Konsequenz führen

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logical

[ˈlɒdʒɪk/əl] adj → logico/a

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logic

(ˈlodʒik) noun

(the study and art of) reasoning correctly. logika عِلْم المَنْطِق логика lógica logika die Logik logik λογικήlógica loogika منطق logiikka logiqueהיגיון तर्क-शास्त्र, गणितीय तर्क, तर्क, गणक तर्क logika logika logika rökfræði; rökrétt hugsun logica 論理 논리학 logika loģika logik logicalogikklogika د منطق زدكړه lógica logic логика logika logika logika logik ตรรกศาสตร์; เหตุผล; ระบบการใช้เหตุผล mantık 邏輯學 логіка منطق lô gic học 逻辑学

ˈlogical adjective

(thinking or acting) according to the rules of logic. It is logical to assume that you will get a higher salary if you are promoted; She is always logical in her thinking. logies مَنْطِقي логичен lógico logický logisch logisk λογικόςlógico loogiline منطقی looginen logiqueהגיוני तार्किक logičan logikus logis rökfræði-; rökréttur logico 論理的な 논리적인 logiškas, loginis loģisks yang logik logischlogisklogiczny اساس د منطق داصولو پر lógico logic логичный logický logičen logičan logisk เกี่ยวกับตรรกวิทยา; มีเหตุผล; สอดคล้องกับหลักเหตุผล (ความคิด) mantıklı 合邏輯的 логічний منطقی thuộc về lô gic 逻辑上的，符合逻辑的

ˈlogically adverb

beredeneerd مَنْطِقِياً логично logicamente logicky logisch logiskt λογικά lógicamente loogiliselt منطقاً loogisesti logiquement בְּהִיגָיוֹן तार्किक, नैय्यायिक logično ésszerűen, logikusan secara logis röklega logicamente 論理的に 논리적으로 logiškai loģiski secara logik logischlogisk logicznie په منطقى توګه logicamente (în mod) logic логично; логически logicky logično logično logiskt อย่างมีเหตุมีผล mantıkî olarak 邏輯上，合邏輯地 логічно از روئے منطق một cách lô gic 有逻辑地，符合逻辑地

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logical

→ مَنْطِقِيّ logický logisk logisch λογικός lógico looginen logique logičan logico 論理的な 논리적인 logisch logisk logiczny lógico логический logisk มีเหตุผล mantıklı hợp lý 合理的

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logic

, logical

a. lógico-a, acertado-a.

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