What does Logic mean?
Definitions for Logic
ˈlɒdʒ ɪklog·ic
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Logic.
Princeton's WordNet
logicnoun
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
logicnoun
reasoned and reasonable judgment
"it made a certain kind of logic"
logicnoun
the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
"economic logic requires it"; "by the logic of war"
logicnoun
the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations
logic, logical system, system of logicnoun
a system of reasoning
GCIDE
Logicnoun
correct reasoning; as, I can't see any logic in his argument; also, sound judgment; as, the logic of surrender was uncontestable.
Logicnoun
The path of reasoning used in any specific argument; as, his logic was irrefutable.
Logicnoun
(Electronics, Computers) A function of an electrical circuit (called a gate) that mimics certain elementary binary logical operations on electrical signals, such as AND, OR, or NOT; as, a logic circuit; the arithmetic and logic unit.
Wiktionary
logicnoun
A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
logicnoun
The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.
logicnoun
The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of proof of statements.
logicnoun
A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
logicnoun
Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
It's hard to work out his system of logic.
logicnoun
The part of an electronic system that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
Fred is designing the logic for the new controller.
logicverb
To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.
logicverb
To apply logical reasoning to.
logicverb
To overcome by logical argument.
logicadjective
logical
Etymology: From logike, from logica, from λογική, from properly feminine of λογικός, from λόγος.
ChatGPT
logic
Logic is the systematic and coherent study of reasoning, inference, and valid argumentation. It involves the examination of principles and structures of reasoning to determine their soundness and validity. Logic establishes rules and methods for distinguishing between correct and incorrect reasoning and seeks to understand, analyze, and evaluate the relationships between statements and propositions. It enables individuals to make accurate deductions, identify fallacies, and assess the truth or falsehood of a given argument.
Webster Dictionary
Logicnoun
the science or art of exact reasoning, or of pure and formal thought, or of the laws according to which the processes of pure thinking should be conducted; the science of the formation and application of general notions; the science of generalization, judgment, classification, reasoning, and systematic arrangement; correct reasoning
Logicnoun
a treatise on logic; as, Mill's Logic
Etymology: [OE. logike, F. logique, L. logica, logice, Gr. logikh` (sc. te`chnh), fr. logiko`s belonging to speaking or reason, fr. lo`gos speech, reason, le`gein to say, speak. See Legend.]
Wikidata
Logic
Logic has two meanings: first, it describes the use of valid reasoning where it is used in most intellectual activities, including philosophy and science, or, second, it describes the study of modes of reasoning. It is primarily studied in the disciplines of philosophy, mathematics, semantics, and computer science. It examines general forms that arguments may take. In mathematics, it is the study of valid inferences within some formal language. Logic is also studied in argumentation theory. Logic was studied in several ancient civilizations, including India, China, Persia and Greece. In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by Aristotle, who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy. The study of logic was part of the classical trivium, which also included grammar and rhetoric. In the East, logic was developed by Buddhists and Jainists. Logic is often divided into three parts, inductive reasoning, abductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Logic
loj′ik, n. the science and art of reasoning correctly: the science of the necessary laws of thought.—adj. Log′ical, according to the rules of logic: skilled in logic: discriminating.—ns. Logical′ity, Log′icalness.—adv. Log′ically.—n. Logic′ian, one skilled in logic.—v.i. Log′icise, to argue.—Chop logic (see Chop); Deductive logic, logic independent of probability or quantitative considerations; Formal logic, logic regarded as a distinct science, independent of matters of fact; Inductive logic, the logic of scientific reasoning; Material logic, logic which takes into account natural fact or phenomena, as distinct from formal logic; Natural logic, the natural faculty of distinguishing the true from the false: the logical doctrine applicable to natural things as opposed to the logic of faith; Pure logic, the general laws of thought. [Gr. logikē, from logos, speech.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Logic
the science of correct thinking or of the laws which regulate thought, called also dialectics; or in the Hegelian system "the scientific exposition and development of those notions or categories which underlie all things and all being."
The Roycroft Dictionary
logic
An instrument used for bolstering a prejudice.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Logic
The science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference and deals with the canons and criteria of validity in thought and demonstration. This system of reasoning is applicable to any branch of knowledge or study. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed & Sippl, Computer Dictionary, 4th ed)
Editors Contribution
logic
The ability, act and process of to think, feel, know and understand in a step-by-step way.
Logic is at the heart of human life and computer processing.
Submitted by MaryC on February 11, 2020
logic
The ability, act and process to think, see, feel, know and understand the effect of a proposed or perceived action, solution or choice.
Logic is so important within life for us all.
Submitted by MaryC on October 22, 2020
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Rank popularity for the word 'Logic' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4046
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Logic' in Nouns Frequency: #1654
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Logic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Logic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of Logic in a Sentence
The logic of the argument makes sense only at the surface, but when you consider night shifts and handoffs, the complexity becomes immediately clear.
Putin’s logic is not American or Western, russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin actions reflect Russian cultural norms and standards of behavior, Rebekah Koffler explained.
Victims suggest innocence. And innocence, by the inexorable logic that governs all relational terms, suggests guilt.
Daesh has a dogma, it can attack all parties at the same time, and one cannot expect to see logic in what it does.
Our logic is that there would be synergies, you create more value.
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- منطقArabic
- məntiqAzerbaijani
- logikaCzech
- LogikGerman
- λογικήGreek
- logikoEsperanto
- lógicaSpanish
- منطقPersian
- logiikkaFinnish
- logiqueFrench
- loighicIrish
- lóxicaGalician
- הגיוןHebrew
- तर्कHindi
- logikaHungarian
- տրամաբանությունArmenian
- logica matematica, logicaItalian
- 論理, 論理学Japanese
- តក្កKhmer
- 論理, 논리Korean
- logicaeLatin
- логикаMacedonian
- logicaDutch
- logikkNorwegian
- logikaPolish
- lógicaPortuguese
- logicăRomanian
- логикаRussian
- न्यायम्Sanskrit
- mislovlje, lògikaSerbo-Croatian
- logikaSlovak
- logikaSlovene
- logjikëAlbanian
- logikSwedish
- తర్కముTelugu
- mantıkTurkish
- ترکUrdu
- luận lý, 論理Vietnamese
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