logic
adjective
1. logical
noun
1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
Definition categories: thought, philosophy
2. reasoned and reasonable judgment
- it made a certain kind of logic
Definition categories: thought, gumption, sense
3. the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
- economic logic requires it
- by the logic of war
Definition categories: thought, principle
4. the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations
Definition categories: thought, system
5. a system of reasoning
Definition categories: thought, system
Sentences with logic as a noun:
- It's hard to work out his system of logic.
- Fred is designing the logic for the new controller.
verb
1. (intransitive, pejorative) To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.
2. (transitive) To apply logical reasoning to.
3. (transitive) To overcome by logical argument.