logic — ozdic

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1

(noun.) system of reasoning

ADJ

formal | deductive, inductive

VERB + LOGIC

apply, use

When solving the puzzle, she applied logic to find the missing pieces.

2

(noun.) use of reason

ADJ

compelling, exquisite, impeccable, inexorable

The detective followed the inexorable logic of the evidence until she found the culprit.

strict | internal, underlying

commercial, economic, political, scientific

The company's decision to relocate the factory followed simple economic logic.

VERB + LOGIC

accept, follow, understand

She understood the logic behind closing the store early on Sundays.

defy

His choice to quit his job right before the wedding defied all logic.

apply, use

When solving the puzzle, I applied the same logic that worked for the previous problem.

PREP

~ behind

I don't understand the logic behind why they closed the store so suddenly.

~ in

Definitions

adj

1

logical

noun

1

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.

2

The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.

An old tradition has it that there are two branches of logic: deductive logic and inductive logic. More recently, the differences between these disciplines have become so marked that most people nowadays use "logic" to mean deductive logic, reserving terms like "confirmation theory" for at least some of what used to be called inductive logic. I shall follow the more recent practice, and shall construe "philosophy of logic" as "philosophy of deductive logic".

3

The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.

4

A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.

5

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.

This hypothesis goes by many names, including group resistence, the threshold effect, and the gender paradox. Because the hypothesis holds such wide appeal, it is worth revisiting the logic behind it. The hypothesis is built on the factual observation that fewer females than males act antisocially.

verb

1

To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.

Nay, is not the author himself "logicking" against logic, from the beginning of his book to the end ?

2

To apply logical reasoning to.

He logicked that one out. He snuck into Haiti and scored herbs to rev him and calm him.

3

To overcome by logical argument.

If things had gone as usual this night, if Kit had not logicked her into agreement, then she probably would have opened the door tonight.

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An old tradition has it that there are two branches of logic: deductive logic and inductive logic. More recently, the differences between these disciplines have become so marked that most people nowad

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02

It's hard to work out his system of logic.

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This hypothesis goes by many names, including group resistence, the threshold effect, and the gender paradox. Because the hypothesis holds such wide appeal, it is worth revisiting the logic behind it.

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Nay, is not the author himself "logicking" against logic, from the beginning of his book to the end ?

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He logicked that one out. He snuck into Haiti and scored herbs to rev him and calm him.

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If things had gone as usual this night, if Kit had not logicked her into agreement, then she probably would have opened the door tonight.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, logic is marked as derogatory. Watch for register when choosing this word.