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Definition of Illogical
1. Adjective. Lacking in correct logical relation.
Attributes: Logicality, Logicalness
Also: Incoherent, Irrational, Unreasonable
Similar to: Absurd, Inconsequential, Intuitive, Nonrational, Visceral
Derivative terms: Illogicality, Illogicalness
Antonyms: Logical
2. Adjective. Lacking orderly continuity. "Scattered thoughts"
Similar to: Incoherent
Derivative terms: Disconnectedness, Disjointedness, Illogicalness
Definition of Illogical
1. a. Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound reasoning; as, an illogical inference.
Definition of Illogical
1. Adjective. Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Illogical
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Illogical
Literary usage of Illogical
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Philosophy of Law by Josef Kohler, Adalbert Albrecht (1914)
"These illogical elements form the realm of blind chance which prevents ...
To the illogical elements must be reckoned first distance in time and space. ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"Antonyms: see INCORRECT, illogical, INACCURATE, IMPROPER, UNTRUE, INEXACT,
UNCONVENTIONAL, UNTIMELY. 2. Referring to artistic style, taste, etc. ..."
3. The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science by Johns Hopkins University (1896)
"illogical Principle upon which Power was Distributed..— Instead of having a
wholesome system of checks and balances, the colonial governments present a ..."
4. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Hence, the cry for "science without presuppositions" is doubly illogical, unless
by presupposition is meant an hypothesis that can be proved to be false or ..."
5. Behavior: An Introduction to Comparative Psychology by John Broadus Watson (1914)
"Misconceptions and illogical presuppositions.—Enumeration of some of the
problems.—Factors involved in fixation.—Application of the principle of frequency ..."
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