logic
/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity; a particular system or method of reasoning.
Key Academic Collocations
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logiclogicallogicallyillogicallogician
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
reasoningrationalityrationalecoherencededuction
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The economic logic of subsidizing fossil fuels while penalizing renewable startups has been fiercely challenged by economists."
"Candidates who apply sound deductive logic and substantiated evidence achieve superior marks in IELTS Task 2."
"Developing critical discernment enables students to detect manipulative rhetoric and flawed logic in internet news feeds."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'the underlying logic behind this policy' or 'defies economic logic' to strengthen analytical commentary.