Illogical
[ɪ'lɒdʒɪk(ə)l] or [ɪ'lɑdʒɪkl]
Definition
(a.) Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound reasoning; as, an illogical inference.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Sophistical, inconclusive, inconsequent, fallacious, incorrect, unsound.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See LOGICAL]
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Definition
adj. contrary to the rules of logic.—adv. Illog′ically.—n. Illog′icalness.
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Examples
- Secession was illogical as well as impracticable; it was revolution. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They have broken down much of the illogical prejudice against the games, and have shown the public-room keepers that billiards can flourish under good and healthful conditions. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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