illogical
pronunciation
How to pronounce illogical in British English:
UK [ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl]
How to pronounce illogical in American English:
US [ɪˈlɑdʒɪkl]
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- Adjective:
- lacking in correct logical relation
- lacking orderly continuity
Word Origin
- illogical (adj.)
- 1580s, from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + logical. Related: Illogically.
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Example
- 1. It seems illogical that when you have a need , you need to give .
- 2. I love my country dearly but we find ourselves in some paradoxical , illogical situations .
- 3. It is illogical , therefore , to expect a full snap-back in the consumer sector in 2010 or 2011 .
- 4. She waged a policy of " war for peace " against the tigers-as unsuccessful as it was illogical .
- 5. In the case of low yielding treasuries the gresham 's corollary at first blush seems illogical .