logical

logical — adjective

1. A logical statement, decision, or explanation is based on facts and clear, step-

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A logical statement, decision, or explanation is based on facts and clear, step-by-step thinking rather than emotion. A logical person thinks in this way.

例句

The only logical conclusion was that someone had left the window open all night.

attributive: logical + noun (conclusion)

It is not logical to blame the whole team for one person's mistake.

pattern: it is logical to + infinitive

同義詞
  • reasonable

    more about fairness and practical sense than strict reasoning; 'a reasonable price' is fair, not necessarily logical

  • rational

    slightly more formal; emphasises thinking free from emotional influence

  • sensible

    more practical and down-to-earth; a sensible choice may not follow formal logic but works well in everyday life

  • coherent

    describes ideas that fit together clearly, without contradictions

反義詞
  • illogical

    the direct opposite; not following the rules of reason

  • irrational

    not based on reason; driven by emotion

文法句型

logical + noun (conclusion, decision, explanation, step)

it is logical to + infinitive

seem / appear / sound logical

用法筆記

Often paired with nouns that name the result of thinking: conclusion, decision, explanation, step, reasoning. When describing a person ('a logical thinker'), the word highlights their general thinking style rather than a single event. The opposite is illogical.

常見錯誤

❌It is logic to leave early.
✅It is logical to leave early.
💡logic is a noun; after 'it is' you need the adjective form logical.
❌She thinks very logical.
✅She thinks very logically.
💡use the adverb logically after verbs, not the adjective logical.