Origin: Latin suffix -al
Logical has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
based on known statements or events or conditions
"rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
"a coherent argument"
In agreement with the principles of logic.
"The detective concluded that the suspect's alibi was logical because it perfectly matched the timeline established by the security cameras."
In plain English: Logical means thinking in a way that makes sense and follows clear steps to reach a conclusion.
"It makes perfect logical sense to bring an umbrella on a rainy day."
Usage: Use "logical" to describe something that follows a clear and reasonable pattern or makes sense based on known facts. Do not confuse it with "logic," which refers to the system of reasoning itself rather than the quality of being sensible.
The word logical comes from combining the noun logic with the suffix -al to mean "pertaining to or based on logic." It entered English directly through French during the Middle Ages.