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- [loj-ik]
- /ˈlɒdʒ ɪk/
- /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
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- [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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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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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