logic
ˈlɒdʒɪk
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Definition of logic - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
reasoningcoherence and consistency of facts or behaviors
  • There's no logic in your accusations..
coherence rationality reasoning
2.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical study of relationships and proofsTECH.
  • Mathematical logic is a complex field.
deduction reasoning
3.
philosophyTECH.science of reasoning and valid inferenceTECH.
  • He studied logic to improve his argumentative skills..
deduction rationality reasoning
4.
problem-solvingmethodical reasoning to solve problems
  • She used logic to solve the puzzle.
deduction rationality reasoning
5.
technologyTECH.part of a system performing boolean operationsTECH.
  • The logic in the circuit was faulty.
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Expressions with logic

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malicious code activated by specific conditions
A logic bomb deleted files when the user logged in..
impossible to explain or understand using reason
The magician performed a logic-defying trick.
agreed way of thinking or reasoning
They worked together with shared logic to solve the problem.
mistake in reasoning causing incorrect results
The program had a logic error in its calculation.
realization of a plot hole after watching a movie or show
The movie was great, but I had some fridge logic about the ending.
set of rules that makes a system or story consistent inside itself
The movie’s internal logic falls apart halfway through the plot.

Origin of logic

Greek, logos (word, reason)

Terms with logic included in their meaning

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soadv.
logic
therefore, as a result
soconj.
logic
indicates result or consequence
logic
introduce a condition that must be true for something else
logic
be logical or understandable
asconj.
logic
indicating reason or cause
meaningless
words or actions that lack meaning or logic
logic basis
grounds for a belief or action
unlessconj.
logic
except on a specified condition

Examples of logic in a sentence

  • The logic behind the decision was clear.
  • She studied logic to understand mathematical proofs.
  • His interest in logic led him to pursue a degree in mathematics.
  • The professor's lecture on logic was fascinating.
  • Logic is essential for solving complex problems.
  • His argument was based on pure logic.

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  1. French:logique, raisonnement, ...
  2. German:Logik, Logikschaltung, ...
  3. Italian:logica, logica matematica, ...
  4. Spanish:lógica, lógica matemática, ...
  5. Portuguese:lógica, raciocínio, ...
  6. Chinese:逻辑性, 逻辑, ...
  7. Japanese:論理, ロジック, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْطِق, مَنْطِق رِيَاضِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִגָּיוֹן, לוֹגִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:логика, логический блок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:логіка, логічне мислення, ...
  12. Hindi:तर्क, तर्कशास्त्र, ...
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