logic — reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
Example Sentences
- There's no logic in buying 50 umbrellas when it never rains here.
- Students need to develop logical thinking skills for the CSAT.
- My cat's logic: knock everything off the table, then act innocent.
logic
NOUN[/ˈlɑːdʒɪk/]
reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
Her argument was emotional — his was pure logic, and neither could hear the other.
OG the IC(y facts) — cold, hard logic leaves no room for guessing.
Logic this chronic — the conclusion was nothing short of iconic.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'logikos', which itself comes from 'logos' meaning 'word, reason, or speech'. The term developed through the philosophical works of Aristotle and other ancient Greek philosophers who systematized methods of rational thought and argumentation.
Breakdown
logos (word, reason, speech) + -ikos (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to'). The suffix '-ikos' transforms the noun into an adjective denoting a relation or quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“There's no logic in buying 50 umbrellas when it never rains here.”
“Students need to develop logical thinking skills for the CSAT.”
“My cat's logic: knock everything off the table, then act innocent.”
“The detective used logic to solve the mysterious case.”
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