logic
pronunciation
How to pronounce logic in British English:
UK [ˈlɒdʒɪk]
How to pronounce logic in American English:
US [ˈlɑːdʒɪk]
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- Noun:
- the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- reasoned and reasonable judgment
- the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
- a system of reasoning
Word Origin
- logic (n.)
- mid-14c., "branch of philosophy that treats of forms of thinking," from Old French logique (13c.), from Latin (ars) logica, from Greek logike (techne) "reasoning (art)," from fem. of logikos "pertaining to speaking or reasoning," from logos "reason, idea, word" (see logos). Meaning "logical argumentation" is from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. I find the long-term logic compelling .
- 2. In the u.s. culture of achievement , efficiency and logic are prized .
- 3. There is some logic here .
- 4. Simple logic tells us that china 's domestic consumption is seriously understated .
- 5. Such a cooling of expectations isn 't without logic .