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

Translated, the deficits and debt have always been a logical effect of too much tax revenue in the present and the expectation of much more in the future. —John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Never mind that the big shock is silly, sensationalistic, and riddled with logical errors. —Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024

Italy, Romania and Poland are the most attractive prospects, with logical acquirers being local competitors Conad and Selex in Italy; Profi (now owned by Ahold Delhaize) in Romania; and Biedronka and Eurocash in Poland. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024

As various nationalisms swept the decaying empires of Central and Eastern Europe, a Jewish nationalism seemed logical. —Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024

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