logical

[loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic.

   a logical inference.

   Synonyms: valid
   Antonyms: unreasonable

2. reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind.

   logical thinking.

   Antonyms: unreasonable

3. reasonable; to be expected.

   War was the logical consequence of such threats.

   Synonyms: valid
   Antonyms: unreasonable

4. of or relating to logic.

logical

/ ˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic

2. 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. computing of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer

Other Word Forms

• logicality noun
• logically adverb
• logicalness noun
• hyperlogical adjective
• hyperlogicalness noun
• hyperlogicality noun
• nonlogical adjective
• nonlogicalness noun
• nonlogicality noun
• overlogical adjective
• overlogicalness noun
• overlogicality noun
• prelogical adjective
• quasi-logical adjective
• superlogical adjective
• superlogicality noun
• unlogical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of logical¹

From the Medieval Latin word logicālis, dating back to 1490–1500; logic, -al ¹

Example Sentences

"I spent six months in prison, I was beaten, molested, left for dead. After all those trials, it's logical that people don't mess with me."

From BBC

There is, though, one logical reason for the order of pit stops, even if Stella did not say it.

From BBC

The logical person to fill this gap would be the city’s 18-term congressional delegate.

From Salon

Rare are the characters who emerge on the other side of a story in which they betray a vulnerable figure – for entirely logical reasons, mind you – and still be loved by the audience.

From Salon

“If you’re succeeding in Southern California, New York would be the next logical place to go.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cogent 
• coherent 
• compelling 
• consistent 
• convincing 
• intelligent 
• legitimate 
• lucid 
• necessary 
• obvious 
• plausible 
• rational 
• reasonable 
• relevant 
• sensible 
• valid 
• wise