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logically-decided

|log-i-cal-ly-de-cid-ed|

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/ˈlɑːdʒɪkli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

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/ˈlɒdʒɪkli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

reasoned decision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'logically-decided' originates from the combination of 'logical' and 'decide', where 'logical' is derived from the Greek word 'logikos', meaning 'pertaining to reason', and 'decide' comes from the Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'.

Historical Evolution

'logikos' transformed into the Latin 'logicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'logical'. 'Decidere' transformed into the Old French 'decider', and eventually became the modern English word 'decide'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'logical' meant 'pertaining to reason', and 'decide' meant 'to cut off', but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'based on logic' and 'to make a choice', respectively.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

determined or concluded based on logical reasoning.

The outcome was logically-decided after reviewing all the evidence.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 11:20