illogical — lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning; contrary to logic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning; contrary to logic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- His decision to quit his job to become a professional pillow tester seems illogical.
- It's illogical to study for a math test by reading poetry.
- The proposal was rejected because it contained several illogical assumptions.
illogical
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/]
lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning; contrary to logic
An illogical garden where nothing makes sense, with water flowing upward and clocks moving backward.
Illogical yet methodical — every move looks wildly nonsensical.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'il-' (a form of 'in-' meaning 'not') combined with 'logical', which comes from Latin 'logicus' and Greek 'logikos', derived from 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'reason'.
Breakdown
il- (not) + logic (from Greek logos, reason) + -al (adjective suffix) = illogical
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His decision to quit his job to become a professional pillow tester seems illogical.”
“It's illogical to study for a math test by reading poetry.”
“The proposal was rejected because it contained several illogical assumptions.”
“Her fear of butterflies seems illogical to most people.”
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