logical
|log-i-cal|
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/ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
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/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
reason-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'logical' originates from the Greek word 'logikos,' where 'logos' meant 'reason' or 'word.'
Historical Evolution
'logikos' transformed into the Latin word 'logicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'logical' through Old French 'logique.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to reasoning,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or in accordance with the principles of logic.
The argument was logical and well-structured.
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Adjective 2
capable of reasoning or using reason in an orderly cogent fashion.
She is a logical thinker who approaches problems methodically.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
