logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈlä-ji-kəl 

1

a(1)

: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic

a logical conclusion

(2)

: skilled in logic

b

: formally true or valid : analytic, deductive

a logical statement

2

: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion

a logical thinker

logicality

ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē 

noun

logically

ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

logicalness

ˈlä-ji-kəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• analytic
• analytical
• coherent
• consequent
• good
• rational
• reasonable
• sensible
• sound
• valid
• well-founded
• well-grounded

Examples of logical in a Sentence

Since she helped us before, it's logical to assume that she'll help us again.

He seems to be a logical choice for the job.

She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her behavior.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step. —Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason. —Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

In a way, Trump is the logical conclusion of the disruption of the institution of the presidency that Carter began nearly half a century ago. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025

Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing logical

• logical positivism
• pre-logical

Kids Definition

logical

adjective

log·​i·​cal ˈläj-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to logic : used in logic

2

: according to the rules of logic

a logical argument

3

: skilled in logic

a logical thinker

4

: being in agreement with what may be reasonably expected

a logical result of an action

logically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

logicalness

-kəl-nəs 

noun