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logic

log·ic
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loj-ik]
    • /ˈlɒdʒ ɪk/
    • /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loj-ik]
    • /ˈlɒdʒ ɪk/

Definitions of logic word

  • noun logic the science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference. 1
  • noun logic a particular method of reasoning or argumentation: We were unable to follow his logic. 1
  • noun logic the system or principles of reasoning applicable to any branch of knowledge or study. 1
  • noun logic reason or sound judgment, as in utterances or actions: There wasn't much logic in her move. 1
  • noun logic convincing forcefulness; inexorable truth or persuasiveness: the irresistible logic of the facts. 1
  • noun logic Computers. logic circuit. 1

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Origin of logic

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English logik < Latin logica, noun use of neuter plural (in ML taken as feminine singular) of Greek logikós of speech or reason. See logo-, -ic

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Parts of speech for Logic

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

logic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for logic

noun logic

  • sanity — the state of being sane; soundness of mind.
  • philosophy — the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
  • rationale — the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
  • sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
  • argumentation — Argumentation is the process of arguing in an organized or logical way, for example in philosophy.

Antonyms for logic

noun logic

  • unreasonableness — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
  • illogic — the state or quality of being illogical; illogicality: His speech was full of illogic.

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