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logic noun 1 a philos the exploration of the validity or otherwise of arguments and reasoning, where the aim is not to prove or disprove the legitimacy of statements or premises, but rather to show that the underlying thinking behind what is being proposed is well-founded. See also fallacy, syllogism; b math the analysis of the principles of reasoning on which mathematical systems are based. 2 the rules or reasoning governing a particular subject or activity • the logic of the absurd. 3 a the extent to which someone's reasoning is sound • I didn't understand his logic - it was obvious it wouldn't work; b the convincing and compelling force of an argument • The logic for having exams is dubious; c rationalized thinking • Logic dictated that she shouldn't go. 4 the way that a string of related events or facts is inter-connected. 5 electronics, computing the system underlying the design and operation of computers, comprising elements that perform specified elementary arithmetical functions, using Boolean algebra. 6 an individual, personal or particular way of reasoning • with child-like logic.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Greek logos word or ratio.

logic noun 1 a philos the exploration of the validity or otherwise of arguments and reasoning, where the aim is not to prove or disprove the legitimacy of statements or premises, but rather to show that the underlying thinking behind what is being proposed is well-founded. See also fallacy, syllogism; b math the analysis of the principles of reasoning on which mathematical systems are based. 2 the rules or reasoning governing a particular subject or activity • the logic of the absurd. 3 a the extent to which someone's reasoning is sound • I didn't understand his logic - it was obvious it wouldn't work; b the convincing and compelling force of an argument • The logic for having exams is dubious; c rationalized thinking • Logic dictated that she shouldn't go. 4 the way that a string of related events or facts is inter-connected. 5 electronics, computing the system underlying the design and operation of computers, comprising elements that perform specified elementary arithmetical functions, using Boolean algebra. 6 an individual, personal or particular way of reasoning • with child-like logic.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Greek logos word or ratio.

logic noun 1 a philos the exploration of the validity or otherwise of arguments and reasoning, where the aim is not to prove or disprove the legitimacy of statements or premises, but rather to show that the underlying thinking behind what is being proposed is well-founded. See also fallacy, syllogism; b math the analysis of the principles of reasoning on which mathematical systems are based. 2 the rules or reasoning governing a particular subject or activity • the logic of the absurd. 3 a the extent to which someone's reasoning is sound • I didn't understand his logic - it was obvious it wouldn't work; b the convincing and compelling force of an argument • The logic for having exams is dubious; c rationalized thinking • Logic dictated that she shouldn't go. 4 the way that a string of related events or facts is inter-connected. 5 electronics, computing the system underlying the design and operation of computers, comprising elements that perform specified elementary arithmetical functions, using Boolean algebra. 6 an individual, personal or particular way of reasoning • with child-like logic.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Greek logos word or ratio.