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English
Etymology
From il- + logical.
Adjective
illogical (comparative more illogical, superlative most illogical)
- 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
Derived terms
Translations
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning
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