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Webster 1913 Edition


Logical

Log′ic-al

(lŏj′ĭ-kal)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
logique
, L.
logicus
, Gr.
λογικός
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to logic; used in logic;
as,
logical
subtilties
.
Bacon.
2.
According to the rules of logic;
as, a
logical
argument or inference; the reasoning is
logical
; a
logical
argument; a
logical
impossibility.
Prior.
3.
Skilled in logic; versed in the art of thinking and reasoning;
as, he is a
logical
thinker
.
Addison.

Webster 1828 Edition


Logical

LOG'ICAL

, a.
1.
Pertaining to logic; used in logic; as logical subtitles.
2.
According to the rules of logic; as a logical argument or inference. This reasoning is strictly logical.
3.
Skilled in logic; versed in the art of thinking and reasoning; discriminating; as a logical head.