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Definitions for Logic

[1] the science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference.
[2] a particular method of reasoning or argumentation: We were unable to follow his logic.
[3] the system or principles of reasoning applicable to any branch of knowledge or study.
[4] reason or sound judgment, as in utterances or actions: There wasn't much logic in her move.
[5] convincing forcefulness; inexorable truth or persuasiveness: the irresistible logic of the facts.
[6] Computers . logic circuit.
[7] a combining form used in the formation of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -logy: analogic.
[8] the branch of philosophy concerned with analysing the patterns of reasoning by which a conclusion is properly drawn from a set of premises, without reference to meaning or context See also formal logic, deduction (def. 4), induction (def. 4)
[9] any particular formal system in which are defined axioms and rules of inference Compare formal system, formal language
[10] the system and principles of reasoning used in a specific field of study
[11] a particular method of argument or reasoning
[12] force or effectiveness in argument or dispute
[13] reasoned thought or argument, as distinguished from irrationality
[14] the relationship and interdependence of a series of events, facts, etc
[15] chop logic to use excessively subtle or involved logic or argument
[16] electronics computing the principles underlying the units in a computer system that perform arithmetical and logical operations See also logic circuit (as modifier ) a logic element

Words related to Logic

sanity, philosophy, rationale, sense, argumentation, inference, relationship, coherence, deduction, ratiocination, connection, syllogism, thesis, dialectic, induction, linkage

Words nearby Logic

loggia, logging, logging stone, logi, logia, logic, logic array, logic bomb, logic cell, logic circuit, logic gate

Origin of Logic

-logic< Greek -logikós. See logic

Other words from Logic

log·ic·less , adjective
non·log·ic , noun

Word origin for Logic

C14: from Old French logique from Medieval Latin logica (neuter plural, treated in Medieval Latin as feminine singular), from Greek logikos concerning speech or reasoning

Synonyms for Logic

philosophy, rationale, sanity, sense, argumentation, coherence, connection, deduction, dialectic, induction, inference, linkage, ratiocination, relationship, syllogism, thesis, antithesis and synthesis, course of thought, good sense, sound judgment, syllogistics, train of thought