illogical

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Etymology

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From il- +‎ logical.

Adjective

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illogical (comparative more illogical, superlative most illogical)

  1. Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.
    Synonyms: absurd, irrational, unreasoning, unsound
    Antonym: logical
    I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused.
    • 1967 November 10, “Metamorphosis”, in Star Trek, season 2, episode 9, spoken by Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy):
      Your highly emotional reaction is most illogical.
    • 1979, “The Logical Song”, in Roger Hodgson (lyrics), Breakfast in America, performed by Supertramp:
      'Cause I was feeling so illogical, d-d-d-igital

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