Word
logically
Phoneticslog·i·cal·ly
US/ˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi/
UK/lˈɒdʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that makes sense and follows clear rules of thinking. You use this when one idea leads naturally to the next.
adv. in a manner that accords with the principles of rigorous reasoning or formal logic. Often describes the sequence of an argument or the inevitable result of a set of facts.
Examples
“If you follow the steps logically, you will find the answer.”
“The detective explained logically how the evidence pointed toward the suspect's involvement in the crime.”
“While the conclusion may seem surprising at first glance, it follows logically from the premises established in the opening chapter of the report.”
Examples
simple
“If you follow the steps logically, you will find the answer.”
contextual
“The detective explained logically how the evidence pointed toward the suspect's involvement in the crime.”
complex
“While the conclusion may seem surprising at first glance, it follows logically from the premises established in the opening chapter of the report.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the beginning of a sentence to comment on the whole statement.
Real-World Examples
“Logically, fewer years working and paying into the system means that you will get a smaller pension.” “Logically speaking, the ordering of the cases should not matter.” Etymology
From logical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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