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illogical

adjective
il·​log·​i·​cal | \ (ËŒ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kÉ™l How to pronounce illogical (audio) \

Definition of illogical

1 : not observing the principles of logic an illogical argument
2 : devoid of logic : senseless illogical policies

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Other Words from illogical

illogicality \ (ËŒ)i(l)-​ËŒlä-​jÉ™-​ˈka-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce illogicality (audio) \ noun
illogically \ (ËŒ)i(l)-​ˈlä-​ji-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce illogically (audio) \ adverb
illogicalness \ (ËŒ)i(l)-​ˈlä-​ji-​kÉ™l-​nÉ™s How to pronounce illogicalness (audio) \ noun

Examples of illogical in a Sentence

It is illogical to think that things will change on their own. the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players

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The president of the United States is in the events business too—a not altogether illogical progression from his previous career in the unscripted television industry. Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, "Digging Into Trump’s Secretive Guest List for His ‘Social Media Summit’—Data Sheet," 11 July 2019 Still, the rant raised an illogical but interesting question: Do child-free people have a right to attend a Disney (or any) theme park? Scott Craven, azcentral, "Is going to Disneyland or Disney World more fun without kids? Definitely. Here's why.," 2 Aug. 2019 The judge, however, found the company's contention illogical because the pods in fact aren't recyclable through any recycling facility in the country. Kate Gibson, CBS News, "Suit charges Keurig's coffee pods aren't recyclable as advertised," 11 July 2019 The bridesmaid will no doubt say that that was not her intention, but Miss Manners’ patience with the frankly illogical has, of late, been under strain. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, "Miss Manners: She insulted the bride, then asked to come to the wedding," 17 July 2019 This is unnecessary and illogical and an invasion of corn privacy. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, "Is It Ever Okay...To Touch All the Tomatoes at the Farmers’ Market?," 17 July 2019 But these thoughts are illogical and counterproductive at best, and downright destructive if not kept in check. Cate Huston, Quartz at Work, "As a leader, your job should change every six months even if you stay put," 12 June 2019 These were the illogical conclusion of Bluetooth, Tony Hawk video games, and lots of money. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "What Happened When I Rode a Boosted Board From New York to Philadelphia," 27 Dec. 2018 The cast — which also memorably includes Denis Conway as Padraic’s dad and Chris Walley as the young idiot next door — effortlessly conveys the illogical logic and perverse mundanity of the dialogue. Ben Brantley, New York Times, "Orlando Bloom and Aidan Turner Are Drenched in Blood in London," 4 July 2018

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First Known Use of illogical

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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illogical

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of illogical

: not showing good judgment : not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way : not logical

illogical

adjective
il·​log·​i·​cal | \ i-ˈlä-ji-kÉ™l How to pronounce illogical (audio) \

Kids Definition of illogical

: not using or following good reasoning an illogical argument

Other Words from illogical

illogically adverb

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