non-logical
|non-log-i-cal|
B2
/nɒnˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
not logical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-logical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'logical' which comes from the Greek word 'logikos', meaning 'pertaining to reason or logic'.
Historical Evolution
'logikos' transformed into the Latin word 'logicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'logical'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-logical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'logical' meant 'pertaining to reason', and 'non-logical' has consistently meant 'not pertaining to reason'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not based on or in accordance with logic or reason.
His argument was non-logical and difficult to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42