| logic | |
| 1. adj. logical | |
| 2. n. A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method. | |
| 3. n. (philosophy, logic) The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. | |
| 4. n. (mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements. | |
| 5. n. (mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics. | |
| 6. n. Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person. | |
| It's hard to work out his system of logic. | |
| 7. n. The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit. | |
| Fred is designing the logic for the new controller. | |
| 8. v. (intransitive, pejorative) To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic. | |
| 9. v. To apply logical reasoning to. | |
| 10. v. To overcome by logical argument. | |
