logic
UK: ˈlɒdʒɪk | US: ˈlɑːdʒɪk
n. the systematic study of valid reasoning and argumentation
n. the principles governing correct or reliable inference
n. a particular system or method of reasoning
logic = log<reason, word> + ic<noun suffix>
- log (from Greek logos, meaning "reason, word, discourse")
- ic (noun-forming suffix, often indicating a field of study or practice)
Etymology Origin:
The word logic traces back to the Greek logikē (technē), meaning "the art of reasoning." Derived from logos (reason, word), it entered Latin as logica and later Old French as logique, before becoming logic in Middle English. The term reflects the ancient focus on structured thought and language as tools for truth-seeking.
Her argument followed flawless logic.
The professor specializes in symbolic logic.
There’s no logic in blaming the weather for the delay.
His decision was based on cold, hard logic.
The software uses fuzzy logic to handle incomplete data.