logic

/ˈlɒdʒɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of philosophy concerned with the principles of reasoning and inference, especially the use of inductive and deductive reasoning

“She studied logic to improve her critical thinking skills.”

2. noun

the quality of being reasonable and sensible

“His logic was evident in his well-reasoned argument.”

3. noun

a particular method of reasoning or argument

“The logic of his argument was flawed.”

4. verb

to argue or reason in a particular way

“He has been trying to logic out the problem all night.”

5. verb

to make something seem reasonable or sensible

“She tried to logic out her fears with the help of her friends.”

Synonyms

  • argument
  • rationality
  • reason

Antonyms

  • illogic
  • irrationality