logical
adjective
log·i·cal
ˈlä-ji-kəl 
1
2
: capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly cogent fashion
a logical thinker
Examples of logical in a Sentence
Since she helped us before, it's logical to assume that she'll help us again.
He seems to be a logical choice for the job.
She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her behavior.
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Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Looking at the roster, the only players making significant enough money that don’t have a no-movement clause in his contract that would be logical trade candidates are forwards Evan Rodrigues and one of either Jesper Boqvist or Dmitry Kulikov.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
In another adverse take on an NCAA argument, Du found unconvincing the NCAA’s point that Braham—and by logical extension those similarly situated—playing another year would displace other athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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logical
adjective
log·i·cal
ˈläj-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to logic : used in logic
2
: according to the rules of logic
a logical argument
3
: skilled in logic
a logical thinker
4
: being in agreement with what may be reasonably expected
a logical result of an action
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