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Definition logic in British English

logic noun

noun
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/
1

the way that someone connects ideas when they are explaining something or giving a reason

Example

I don't understand your logic.

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1.1

the fact of being a sensible or reasonable explanation or idea

Example

There's a certain logic in moving towards a common currency.

Example

It's a pity if they have to close the school, but I can see the logic of it.

Example

The court's ruling seems to defy logic.

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2

the academic study of the way that ideas can be connected and used to explain things or give reasons

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Definition logic in British English