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logical
In everyday conversation, "logical" is often used as a synonym for "sensible" or "reasonable." For example, if someone says a decision was logical, they usually mean it makes sense given the circumstances. In academic or technical contexts, such as philosophy or computer science, the word has a stricter meaning. It refers specifically to the formal rules of logic and whether an argument follows those rules perfectly, regardless of whether the conclusion feels "sensible" in real life.
💬Trò chuyện
My screen just went black. Is it logical to assume I'm getting a new one?
Hardly. Try plugging it in before you start tripping.
Ý nghĩa
Characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning; following the rules of logic.
"It seems logical to assume that if the store is closed, no one is inside."
Reasonable or sensible based on a particular set of facts or premises.
"The most logical explanation for the missing keys is that she left them in the car."