Background for logic

logic

/ˈlɒdʒɪk/ /ˈlɑdʒɪk/

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noun

A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.

Examples :

"Using good logic, I figured out the quickest way to get to school on time this morning. "

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noun

The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.

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"The logic behind the teacher's explanation helped me understand the math problem. "

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noun

The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.

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"The logic of the math problem required careful analysis of the given variables to prove the solution. "

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noun

A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.

Examples :

"The logic of the math problem involved several steps of reasoning to arrive at the correct answer. "

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noun

Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.

Examples :

"My brother's logic for missing the meeting was that the dog ate his homework. "

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noun

The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.

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"Fred is designing the logic for the new controller."

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verb

To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.

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"My brother is always logic-ing his way through family arguments, making them more complicated than they need to be. "

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verb

To apply logical reasoning to.

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"To get a good grade on the test, she needed to logic through the problem carefully. "

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verb

To overcome by logical argument.

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"The teacher used logic to convince the students that their project needed more research. "

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adjective

Examples :

"My sister's plan for getting to school on time was perfectly logical. "

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