sensical

Able to follow

Sensical means making sense or being logical—the opposite of nonsensical.

The word is informal and relatively recent, formed by back-formation from nonsensical: That's actually a sensical approach to the problem.

It fills a gap where "sensible" doesn't quite fit, emphasizing coherence rather than prudence.

coherent

understandable

Able to be grasped

meaningful · lucid · articulate · consistent · structured · organized · ordered · sequential · systematic · flowing

logical

reasoned

Derived through careful thought

sound · valid · consistent · inferential · systematic · methodical · rigorous · syllogistic · propositional · axiomatic

reasonable

judicious

Having sound assessment skills

  • prudentExercising sound judgment
  • wiseShowing good judgment
  • soundAudible wave phenomenon

commonsensical · levelheaded · sober · grounded · pragmatic · realistic · discerning · astute · sagacious · thoughtful

intuitive

instinctive

Arising without conscious thought

subconscious · unconscious · felt · perceptive · insightful · empathic · immediate · unlearned · reflexive · spontaneous

Opposites
logical coherence

sensicalnonsensical

Without coherent meaning

illogical · incoherent · meaningless · absurd · senseless

Family

nonsensical

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