B2adjectiveacademiclanguage
US/ɪˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK/ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
not based on clear thinking or good reasons, so that it does not make sense
In context
It seems illogical to spend more on advertising when sales are already rising.
The manager rejected the plan because its steps were illogical and confusing.
His argument is illogical, since the data show the opposite result.
Words that go with illogical
adjective + noun
- illogical argumentThe report is full of illogical arguments.
- illogical conclusionThey drew an illogical conclusion from the survey.
- illogical orderThe slides are in an illogical order.
verb + adjective
- seem illogicalThe new rule may seem illogical at first.
- sound illogicalYour explanation sounds illogical to me.
adverb + adjective
- completely illogicalHer reply was completely illogical.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
unlogicalCorrect: illogical