A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out
The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason
That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
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.
It's hard to work out his system of logic.
The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.
The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
logical
To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.
To apply logical reasoning to.
To overcome by logical argument.