Definitions

logical

[loj-i-kuhl] / ˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

probable, reasonable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

analytic analytical clear commonsensical congruent consequent deducible discerning discriminating extensional fair germane holding together holding water inferential judicious juridicious justifiable legit most likely perceptive perspicuous pertinent probable sound subtle telling well-organized

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague

WEAK

illogical

Example Sentences

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A stock’s price moves on the general desire to buy rather than sell, so it sounds logical that savers with lots of readily investable cash could create upward pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, the smart money — and all the money that follows the smart money — has lost confidence in central bankers, making gold the most logical and available hedge.

From MarketWatch

Given England's struggles in the air against Scotland, a swap back to the wing seems logical because of Freeman's aerial dominance.

From BBC

It can capture your problem-solving approach: which questions you asked first, how you refined the search when initial attempts failed, potentially even the logical steps that led you from symptom to cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

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