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논리적

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Meaning and Usage

"논리적" means "logical" or "having clear reasoning." It describes thinking, explanations, or arguments that follow a clear, rational order.

Common Contexts

This adjective is often used in academic, professional, or everyday contexts where clear reasoning is valued. For example, a "논리적 사고" (logical thinking) or "논리적 설명" (logical explanation).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 논리적 사고 (logical thinking): Refers to a way of thinking based on reason.
  • 논리적 근거 (logical basis/evidence): Used when presenting facts or reasons.
  • 논리적으로 말하다 (to speak logically): Describes speaking in a clear, reasoned manner.

Register and Nuance

"논리적" is neutral and formal enough for academic or professional use but also common in daily conversation when discussing reasoning.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "논리적" with simply "reasonable" (합리적). While both relate to reason, "논리적" emphasizes the structure and coherence of reasoning, whereas "합리적" focuses more on being sensible or practical.

Example Sentences

그는 항상 논리적으로 생각해서 문제를 해결한다.

Geuneun hangsang nonrijeogeuro saenggakhaeseo munjeleul haegyeolhanda.

He always thinks logically to solve problems.

논리적인 설명이 부족해서 이해하기 어려웠다.

Nonrijeogin seolmyeongi bujokhaeseo ihaehagi eoryeowotda.

The explanation lacked logic, so it was hard to understand.

논리적인 근거를 제시해야 설득력이 생긴다.

Nonrijeogin geungeoreul jesihaya seoldungnyeogi saengginda.

You need to present logical evidence to gain persuasiveness.