logical

UK/'lɒdʒikәl/US

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Definitions

adj.

Following the rules of valid reasoning; reasonable and sensible

合乎逻辑的；合理的

adj.

Expected or natural given the circumstances

顺理成章的，自然而然的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

logword, speech, reason; study of

-icalrelating to, having the nature of

=logical

log (logos = reason) + -ical (relating to) = relating to sound reasoning, hence sensible. Also 'the logical next step' = the one reason naturally leads to.

Root log still carries 50 more words

Common Collocations

1.logical conclusion逻辑结论
2.logical reasoning逻辑推理
3.the logical next step顺理成章的下一步
4.perfectly logical完全合乎逻辑

Example Sentences

1.
It's the logical conclusion to draw from the evidence.
2.
Promoting her was the logical next step.

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