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Definition of Logic
1. Noun. The branch of philosophy that analyzes inference.
Generic synonyms: Philosophy
Specialized synonyms: Modal Logic
Derivative terms: Logician, Logistician
2. Noun. Reasoned and reasonable judgment. "It made a certain kind of logic"
3. Noun. The principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation. "By the logic of war"
4. Noun. The system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations.
5. Noun. A system of reasoning.
Generic synonyms: System, System Of Rules
Specialized synonyms: Aristotelian Logic, Formal Logic, Mathematical Logic, Symbolic Logic
Examples of category: Extrapolate, Induce, Deduce, Deduct, Derive, Infer, Contradict, Negate, Elicit
Derivative terms: Logician, Logistician
Definition of Logic
1. n. The science or art of exact reasoning, or of pure and formal thought, or of the laws according to which the processes of pure thinking should be conducted; the science of the formation and application of general notions; the science of generalization, judgment, classification, reasoning, and systematic arrangement; correct reasoning.
Definition of Logic
1. Adjective. logical ¹
2. 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. ¹
3. Noun. (context: philosophy logic) The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. ¹
4. Noun. (mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of proof of statements. ¹
5. Noun. (mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics. ¹
6. Noun. Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person. ¹
7. Noun. The part of an electronic system that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit. ¹
8. Verb. (intransitive pejorative) To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic. ¹
9. Verb. (transitive) To apply logical reasoning to. ¹
10. Verb. (transitive) To overcome by logical argument. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Logic
1. the science of reasoning [n -S]
Medical Definition of Logic
1. The science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference and deals with the canons and criteria of validity in thought and demonstration. This system of reasoning is applicable to any branch of knowledge or study. (12 Dec 1998)