logic

adjective logick

1. Logical.

noun logics · logick

1. uncountable 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. apply logic
2. countable, uncountable The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. An old tradition has it that there are two branches of logic: deductive logic and inductive logic. More recently, the differences between these disciplines have become so marked that most people nowadays use "logic" to mean deductive logic, reserving terms like "confirmation theory" for at least som
3. uncountable The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
4. countable A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
5. countable 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.
6. uncountable 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.

   Similar: formal system

7. countable A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice. "We identify four logics of empowerment (political, economic, social, and security) and apply these to understanding empowerment’s historical and contemporary meanings-in-use."

Similar: study, predicate logic, logic

verb logics · logicking · logicked · logick

1. derogatory, intransitive To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic. Nay, is not the author himself "logicking" against logic, from the beginning of his book to the end ?
2. transitive To apply logical reasoning to. He logicked that one out. He snuck into Haiti and scored herbs to rev him and calm him.
3. transitive To overcome by logical argument. If things had gone as usual this night, if Kit had not logicked her into agreement, then she probably would have opened the door tonight.