logically

In coherent sequence

Logically means in a way that follows reason or sound thinking.

An argument proceeds logically when each step follows from the previous one.

Logically, if the store closes at nine and it's now ten, they're not open.

The word often introduces conclusions that follow from premises, sometimes with a hint that emotion or preference might suggest otherwise: Logically, I should take the safer job, but my heart says otherwise.

reasoning

deductively

By logical inference

inductivelyBy inferring from instances
rationallyIn a logical manner
systematicallyIn organized, planned fashion

methodically · analytically · coherently · consistently · rigorously · soundly · validly · cogently · inferentially · sequentially

argument

premise

Foundation for logical argument

conclusionEnd or deduction
inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
propositionStatement expressing a judgment

axiom · theorem · proof · validity · soundness · cogency · consistency · contradiction · fallacy · rebuttal

formal

predicate

Sentence's non-subject portion

propositionalOf logical statements
binaryConsisting of two parts
symbolicRepresenting through signs

algorithmic · computational · syntax · semantics · calculus · formalism · notation · expression · operator · modal

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