Logically
adv.capable, thoughtfulprofessional
What it means
By reasoning in a consistent sequence from relevant facts or premises.
Reach for it when describing how an explanation, conclusion, or arrangement follows coherently
The investigator logically separated confirmed events from plausible guesses.
Choose between these
6- playful
step by step
plain language should emphasize sequence
not when Step by step may describe procedure without any reasoning.
- everyday
the conclusion is practical and reasonable
not when Sensibly is less exact about logical validity.
- professional
reason rather than impulse guides the choice
not when Rationally concerns sound judgment, not necessarily a formal chain of inference.
- professional
an orderly method covers each step
not when Systematic work can follow a flawed premise.
- formal
coherently
the parts form an understandable whole
not when Coherent writing may still rest on invalid logic.
- formal
consequently
one statement follows as a result of another
not when Consequently connects claims as cause and result rather than judging a thinker's method.
Said against
3- illogically
- irrationally
- incoherently
It naturally appears in
3- follow logically
The recommendation must follow logically from the documented risks.
- reason logically
Students can reason logically while still questioning a premise.
- logically consistent
The revised account was logically consistent with every timestamp.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adverb, single sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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