illogical

illogical

English

Etymology

    From il- + logical.

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    Adjective

    illogical (comparative more illogical, superlative most illogical)

    1. Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.
      Synonyms: absurd, irrational, unreasoning, unsound
      Antonym: logical
      I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused.
      • 1967 November 10, “Metamorphosis”, in Star Trek, season 2, episode 9, spoken by Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy):
        Your highly emotional reaction is most illogical.
      • 1979, “The Logical Song”, in Roger Hodgson (lyrics), Breakfast in America, performed by Supertramp:
        'Cause I was feeling so illogical, d-d-d-igital

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