logic

noun
UK: /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
US: /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

  1. A way of thinking that uses reason.

    1. There's no logic in what you're saying now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her argument lacked logic, making it difficult to accept her point of view. [ ] [ ]

  2. A science that studies the principles of correct reasoning.

    1. I should study logic at the university. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor specialized in modal logic and its applications to computer science. [ ] [ ]

  3. The reason behind something.

    1. I don't understand the logic of this decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. The underlying logic of the new policy was to improve efficiency across departments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rationality reasoning reason argument sense
logic verb

  1. Reason correctly.

    1. You need to logic this problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was able to logic out the solution to the complex puzzle rather quickly. [ ] [ ]
logic adjective

  1. Following the rules of logic; reasonable.

    1. That's a logic decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. A logic analysis of the data revealed several important trends for the company. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "logic" in English means: A way of thinking that uses reason., A science that studies the principles of correct reasoning., The reason behind something..

The phonetic transcription of "logic" is /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ in British English and /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "logic": rationality, reasoning, reason, argument, sense.

Example usage of "logic": "There's no logic in what you're saying now.". More examples on the page.