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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Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Coming into the game, the Aggies were the logical pick to win.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
And the White House and the Department of Defense could not give us a logical explanation on how this is legal.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 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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