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单词 illogicality
释义

illogical

adjective

il·​log·​i·​cal (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
1
: not observing the principles of logic
an illogical argument
2
: devoid of logic : senseless
illogical policies
illogicality
(ˌ)i(l)-ˌlä-jə-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce illogical (audio)
noun
illogically
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce illogical (audio)
adverb
illogicalness
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl-nəs How to pronounce illogical (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • fallacious
  • illegitimate
  • inconsequent
  • inconsequential
  • invalid
  • irrational
  • nonrational
  • unreasonable
  • unreasoning
  • unsound
  • weak
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Example Sentences

It is illogical to think that things will change on their own. the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players
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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

illogical

adjective

il·​log·​i·​cal i-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce illogical (audio)
: not using or following good reasoning
an illogical argument

illogicality

noun

as in absurdity

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • absurdity
  • ridiculousness
  • incongruity
  • paradox
  • ludicrousness
  • irony
  • contradiction
  • peculiarity
  • dichotomy
  • amusement
  • whimsicality
  • laughableness
  • enjoyment
  • richness
  • comicality
  • wryness
  • pleasure
  • satire
  • wittiness
  • drollness
  • hilariousness
  • funniness
  • comedy
  • farce
  • drollery
  • playfulness
  • humorousness
  • jocularity
  • burlesque
  • parody
  • spoof
  • lampoon
  • fun
  • slapstick
  • uproariousness
  • jokiness
  • comic
  • humor
  • caricature
  • takeoff
  • waggishness
  • jest
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