logic
IPA: ɫˈɑdʒɪk
noun
- (uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
- (philosophy, logic) The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.
- (uncountable, mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
- (countable, mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
- (uncountable) Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
- (uncountable) The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
- (countable, sociology) A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice.
verb
- (intransitive, derogatory) To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.
- (transitive) To apply logical reasoning to.
- (transitive) To overcome by logical argument.
adjective
- logical
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Examples of "logic" in Sentences
- The statement is logical.
- The logic was irrefutable.
- What is the logic in the order of the above list
- The man can think logically and thus is good at reasoning.
- As usual your lugubrious posts defy rational thought and logic.
- The 3rd stage is the logical consequence of the coherent thought.
- I think it is unavailing to argue with those who lack with logic.
- Deductive logic is the reasoning of proof, or logical implication.
- I think it is coherent, logical and backed by irreproachable references.
- I think it is good pedagogics to be explicit and clear in logical arguments.
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