論理的(ろんりてき)

論理的(ろんりてき) is a na-adjective meaning logical, rational, or reasoned.

WORD FORMATION:
論理(ろんり) (logic) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix)

FORMS:

• Adverbial: 論理的(ろんりてき)に (logically)
• Noun modifier: 論理的(ろんりてき)な + noun

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

• 論理的(ろんりてき)に考(かんが)える: to think logically
• 論理的(ろんりてき)な説明(せつめい): logical explanation
• 論理的(ろんりてき)思考(しこう): logical thinking

CONTRAST:

• 感情的(かんじょうてき): emotional (opposite approach)
• 直感的(ちょっかんてき): intuitive
• 合理的(ごうりてき): rational (similar meaning)