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illogical

American  
[ih-loj-i-kuhl] / ɪˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning.

    an illogical reply.

    Synonyms:
    preposterous, absurd, unsound

illogical British  
/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ɪˌlɒdʒɪˈkælɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable

  2. disregarding logical principles

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Other Word Forms

  • illogicality noun
  • illogically adverb
  • illogicalness noun

Etymology

Origin of illogical

First recorded in 1580–90; il- 2 + logical

Example Sentences

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Huang told a conference in February that the idea that AI will replace software is “the most illogical thing in the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang told a conference earlier this month that the idea that AI will replace software is “the most illogical thing in the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“The series of open-ended disaster declarations made in connection with the pandemic presented unprecedented uncertainties and illogical applications of section 7508A,” said Desmond, now at law firm Miller and Chevalier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang described the idea of AI killing software “the most illogical thing in the world” at a conference last week.

From The Wall Street Journal

He called the idea that AI would replace software companies “the most illogical thing in the world, and time will prove itself,” he said.

From MarketWatch