logic

• Nom désignant un système ou un principe de raisonnement, ou l'étude du raisonnement correct et de l'argumentation.

A noun referring to a system or principle of reasoning, or the study of valid inference and argumentation.

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1. B2formal

   The science or method of reasoning, using valid arguments and avoiding fallacies.

   Logique (raisonnement)

   • She studied logic at university to improve her critical thinking.
   • The detective used logic to solve the mystery.
   • His argument lacked logic and was full of contradictions.

   Synonymesargumentationdeductioninferencerationalereasoningsyllogism

   Antonymesfallacyillogicirrationalitynonsense

2. System of principlesB2formalIT

   A particular system or set of principles underlying the arrangement of elements in a computer or electronic system.

   Logique (système de principes)

   • The logic of the program determines how data is processed.
   • Boolean logic is fundamental to computer science.
   • The circuit uses simple logic gates to perform calculations.

   Synonymesarchitecturedesignframeworkorganizationstructure

3. Sensible reasoningB1informal

   A way of thinking that is reasonable and makes sense.

   logique (sens du raisonnement)

   • There is no logic in spending all your money on unnecessary things.
   • I can't follow the logic behind his decision.
   • The logic of her plan is clear and straightforward.

   Synonymesjudgmentrationalityreasonablenessreasoningsensesound judgmentwisdom

   Antonymesabsurdityfollyillogicirrationalitynonsense