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The definition of logic
9 Definitions of: logic
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- noun, the branch of philosophy concerned with analysing the patterns of reasoning by which a conclusion is properly drawn from a set of premises, without reference to meaning or context. See also formal logic, deduction, induction
- noun, any particular formal system in which are defined axioms and rules of inference. Compare formal system, formal language
- noun, the system and principles of reasoning used in a specific field of study
- noun, a particular method of argument or reasoning
- noun, force or effectiveness in argument or dispute
- noun, reasoned thought or argument, as distinguished from irrationality
- noun, the relationship and interdependence of a series of events, facts, etc
- noun, chop logic to use excessively subtle or involved logic or argument
- noun, electronics computing a) the principles underlying the units in a computer system that perform arithmetical and logical operations. See also logic circuit b) (as modifier)
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| Synonyms: | relationship, reason, connection, deduction, dialectics, argumentation, ratiocinate, rationale, coherence, link | And more... |
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