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/
Korean meaning: 논리에 맞지 않는, 비논리적인
Korean pronunciation: 일**라**지컬
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.
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Illogical yet methodical — every move looks wildly nonsensical.
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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'.
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“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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