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unlogical

unlogical

8.6
Not having clear reasons or facts
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
translation icon : ilógico
  • It is unlogical to assume the results without evidence.

Examples

  • His argument was completely unlogical.

  • The theory, while creative, is ultimately unlogical and unsupported by facts.

  • Her explanation sounded strangely unlogical, leaving everyone confused.

  • It seems unlogical to ignore the evidence.

  • His argument was so unlogical that it confused everyone in the room.

  • The professor criticized the paper for its unlogical conclusions.

  • When discussing the topic, she often made unlogical statements that contradicted basic facts.

Synonyms

illogical
vsunlogical
43 4.8

Does not make sense or follow clear reasons

implies failure to follow logical principles rather than mere confusion
nonsensical
vsunlogical
39 5.5

Not making sense or having any meaning

signals lack of logical principles without claiming complete absurdity or meaninglessness
nonlogical
vsunlogical
1 7.9

Not using clear or correct reasons

frames the issue as failing to follow logical principles or rules
alogical
vsunlogical
9.9

Not following clear or sensible reasoning

describes not conforming to logical principles rather than simple absence

Antonyms

logical
307 3.8

Having clear reasons that fit the facts

How Illogical

absurd
288 4.4
nonsensical
39 5.5
fallacious
  • Formal
13 8.3
unlogical
8.6
inconsistent
96 4.7
flawed
182 3.7

Surface Forms

unlogical positive

Morphology

unlogical = logical (transparent) = un + logical

The meaning is a straightforward negation formed by productive English prefix 'un-' added to the adjective 'logical', so learners who know 'logical' and 'un-' can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Unlogical is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and logical, which comes from logic meaning 'reason'. So unlogical means something that does not follow 'reason' or clear thinking.