illogical

adjective

il·​log·​i·​cal (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
1
: not observing the principles of logic
an illogical argument
2
: devoid of logic : senseless
illogical policies
illogically adverb
illogicalness noun

Examples of illogical in a Sentence

It is illogical to think that things will change on their own. the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players
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Some states are in line with certain federal practices, and then some states are doing a bunch of incoherent, illogical things. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024 While the lines have to go somewhere, these illogical divisions can confuse voters, Niven said. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024 The illogical implications should have given the Court pause. Ryan Finley, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Predictably Irrational Humans are sometimes illogical. Claire Therese Hemingway, Discover Magazine, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for illogical 

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of illogical was in 1588

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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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illogical

adjective
il·​log·​i·​cal (ˈ)il-ˈ(l)äj-i-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
: not using or following good reasoning
illogically adverb

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