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Logic

n. thoughtful, capable professional

What it means

A sound pattern of reasoning that connects evidence to a conclusion.

Reach for it when evaluating how an explanation holds together rather than whether its conclusion is appealing

The panel accepted the proposal's logic after checking each assumption against the data.

Words to choose between 8

By register, from playful at the top to literary at the bottom. Tap a word to see when it fits.
everyday
warm
professional
formal

  • everyday

    method

    Fits when a repeatable way of reaching an answer is central

    Careful Method concerns procedure, not the validity of the reasoning.

  • everyday

    reasoning

    Fits when the mental steps behind a conclusion are under review

    Careful Reasoning may be weak or mistaken, while positive logic usually implies sound connection.

  • warm

    sense

    Fits when an explanation feels intelligible in ordinary language

    Careful Making sense is an intuitive judgment and may hide a logical gap.

  • professional

    analysis

    Fits when evidence is systematically examined before deciding

    Careful Analysis can gather detail without forming a valid conclusion.

  • professional

    argument

    Fits when premises are offered in support of a conclusion

    Careful Argument can name a dispute and may contain faulty logic.

  • professional

    rationale

    Fits when the stated grounds for a choice need explanation

    Careful A rationale explains motivation and can omit the full chain of inference.

  • formal

    coherence

    Fits when the parts fit together without contradiction

    Careful Coherence concerns internal fit and does not establish that the premises are true.

  • formal

    inference

    Fits when one conclusion drawn from evidence is the exact unit

    Careful Inference names a step or result, not the overall structure.

Opposites 4

  • illogic
  • fallacy
  • nonsense
  • contradiction

Common phrases 3

  • clear logic

    Clear logic showed why the second route reduced both time and risk.

  • underlying logic

    The diagram revealed the underlying logic of the allocation rule.

  • follow the logic

    Readers can follow the logic from the first observation to the final recommendation.

Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, California accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated