illogicn.
/ɪˈlɒdʒɪk/ The opposite or reverse of logic; want of logic, illogicalness.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > understanding > reason, faculty of reasoning > lack of reasoning, illogicality > [noun]
inconsequence1588
flashness1604
illogicalness1657
illogicality1830
unlogic1843
illogic1856
non-consequence1856
alogism1866
alogicality1907
alogic1935
1856 J. Skelton in Edinb. Ess. 88 An article pervaded by the fervid illogic of Mr. Kingsley's mind.
1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 1 Apr. 4 There is..one delicious bit of logic—or rather illogic—in this morning's chorus.
1889 Sat. Rev. 7 Dec. The illogic of the official position is clear.
1955 Bull. Atomic Scientists Apr. 131/1 So there was no illogic or softheadedness in the Commission's concern about the dangers inherent in the investigative process or in clearance determinations.
1965 Sunday Times 23 May (Colour Suppl.) 21/1 There's no room for illogic in an Ellery Queen mystery.
1972 Nature 1 Sept. 54/2 With the same illogic with which the Englishman will eat cow but not dog, will hang game but not chicken.
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