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sound logic

sound logic

1 3.9
A way of thinking or arguing that uses good reasons and evidence to show something is true
  • noun
translation icon : lógica sólida
  • In her presentation, she highlighted the importance of sound logic in making effective business decisions.

Now, logically speaking, any of those levels has sound logic.

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Examples

  • However, as I said, I followed all the advice from the sound logic in the article here.

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  • The reason is not grounded in economics, finance, or sound logic.

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  • But like most everything Adelman does, the move is rooted in sound logic.

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  • The detective used sound logic to solve the case, ensuring every detail was considered.

  • The committee reached their conclusion based on sound logic and a thorough analysis of the data.

Synonyms

logic
vssound logic
375 3.8

A set of reasons that explains why something was done or said

is a specific case of such principles applied to well founded arguments
rationale
vssound logic
79 6.0

A set of reasons that explains a decision or action

focuses more on firm, principle based justification than on explanatory reasons alone
strong case
vssound logic
30 3.9

An argument with good evidence and clear reasons that is likely to convince people

leans more on principled, well founded reasoning rather than on evidence alone
line of reasoning
vssound logic
8 4.2

A set of connected reasons that lead to a conclusion

emphasizes overall firm foundation and principles rather than only step sequence
valid argument
vssound logic
5 3.4

A reason or group of reasons that make sense and are clear

is about being well founded on solid principles rather than only formal correctness
logical argument
vssound logic
4 4.3

A set of clear reasons that show why an idea is true or false

focuses more on being well founded and principled than on methodical presentation
soundness
vssound logic
4 4.9

Careful thinking and good judgment in making decisions

stresses firm foundational principles and formal validity rather than just sensible judgment
airtight argument
vssound logic
1 4.8

A set of reasons that cannot be shown wrong

means well founded reasoning but not necessarily absolutely indisputable in every detail
logicality
vssound logic
  • Specialized
7.5

How clear and correct a person's thinking or argument is

applies that quality specifically to reasoning grounded on solid principles
logicalness
vssound logic
6.1

A quality of clear, correct thinking that follows facts and reasons

refers specifically to reasoning that is well founded on solid principles
rationalness
vssound logic
6.6

Actions or ideas based on clear reasons and careful thought

emphasizes being founded on solid principles and formal validity rather than mere consistency

Antonyms

94 7.2

A wrong belief that comes from bad reasoning

unsoundness
  • Formal
1 8.6

A wrong idea or reason that is not logical

How Logical

sound logic
1 3.9

Surface Forms

sound logic singular
sound logics plural

Morphology

sound + logic

The meaning of 'sound logic' is directly compositional: 'sound' (well-grounded, reliable) modifies 'logic' (reasoning), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer 'valid, well-founded reasoning.' This follows a standard adjective+noun pattern found across languages and uses frequent, transparent vocabulary.

Etymology

The phrase sound logic comes from the older sense of sound meaning 'solid' or 'healthy', joined with logic for careful thinking. So sound logic gives the image of thinking that is strong and not broken, which is why it means 'reasoning that is reliable' today.