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Common collocations with logic in American Collocation

logic noun

US /ˈlɑdʒɪk/

basic

basic
cold
inherent
pure
simple

Simple logic says that making fuels from crops can reduce lethal greenhouse gas emissions.

incorrect

faulty
flawed
perverse
twisted
warped

A little close scrutiny soon reveals the twisted logic of racism.

use logic

apply
be based on
employ
use

I used the same rather obvious logic in selecting Frankie as you did with David .

understand or accept someone’s logic

accept
appreciate
follow
see
understand

I appreciate the logic behind this line of thought.

I am trying to follow the logic of why the health service should be run like a supermarket.

have doubts about someone’s logic

question

He questioned the logic of pushing through changes in time for a general election.

be the opposite of what logic makes you think

defy

It defies logic to say that the beliefs of a theist and an atheist are equally valid.

explain logic

explain

Let me try to explain the logic underlying the decision-making process.