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| log·ic [ lójjik ] |
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1. philosophy theory of reasoning: the branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of deductive and inductive arguments and aims to distinguish good from bad reasoning
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2. system or instance of reasoning: any system of, or an instance of, reasoning and inference
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3. sensible argument and thought: sensible rational thought and argument rather than ideas that are influenced by emotion or whim
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4. reasoning of particular field: the principles of reasoning relevant to a particular field
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5. relationship and pattern of events: the relationship between specific events, situations, or objects, and the inevitable consequences of their interaction
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6. comput circuit design in computer: the circuit design and principles used by a computer in its operation
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| [14th century. Via French logique< Greek logikē (tekhnē) "(art) of reason" < logos "word, reasoning"] |
