Meaning & use
illogical
Not following the rules of sound reasoning; lacking sense or consistency.
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It seemed illogical to close the store during the busiest shopping weekend of the year.
His argument was illogical because the conclusion did not actually follow from his evidence.
A note on using this word
Illogical describes flawed reasoning or an inconsistent decision, distinct from 'absurd,' which can simply mean ridiculous without focusing on faulty logic.
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