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US/ˈlɑː.dʒɪk/
UK/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/
a sensible way of thinking where each idea follows clearly from the one before
In context
I can't follow the logic of raising prices when nobody is buying.
Maths and chess both help children develop logic and patience.
There's no logic in buying a car you can't afford to park.
Words that go with logic
noun + preposition
- logic behindCan you explain the logic behind this decision?
- logic ofI don't understand the logic of closing the park in summer.
- no logic inThere's no logic in waiting until the last minute.
verb + noun
- follow the logicI tried to follow the logic of his argument, but I got lost.
adjective + noun
- simple logicSimple logic says that if you spend more than you earn, you'll be in debt.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Your idea is not logic.Correct: Your idea is not logical.