B2 adjective Formal

논리적

/nol.li.jʌk/

Characterized by sound reasoning or following the principles of logic. It describes a clear, step-by-step way of thinking or presenting an argument.

Examples

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글을 쓸 때는 문장 사이의 논리적 연결이 중요하다.

When writing, the logical connection between sentences is important.

2

논리적인 사고력을 키우기 위해 독서가 필요하다.

Reading is necessary to develop logical thinking skills.

3

이 보고서는 논리적 결함이 많습니다.

This report has many logical flaws.

Word Family

Noun
논리
Adverb
논리적으로
Adjective
논리적
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Memory Tip

NON (Discussion) + RI (Reason) = The reason used in discussion.

Quick Quiz

좋은 에세이는 서론, 본론, 결론이 _____ 순서로 배치되어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 논리적

Examples

1

글을 쓸 때는 문장 사이의 논리적 연결이 중요하다.

academic

When writing, the logical connection between sentences is important.

2

논리적인 사고력을 키우기 위해 독서가 필요하다.

academic

Reading is necessary to develop logical thinking skills.

3

이 보고서는 논리적 결함이 많습니다.

business

This report has many logical flaws.

4

상대방을 설득하려면 논리적으로 말해야 한다.

everyday

To persuade someone, you must speak logically.

5

네 말이 논리적으로 말이 안 돼.

informal

What you're saying doesn't make sense logically.

Word Family

Noun
논리
Adverb
논리적으로
Adjective
논리적

Common Collocations

논리적 근거 logical basis
논리적 사고 logical thinking
논리적 비약 logical leap
논리적으로 설명하다 to explain logically
논리적 타당성 logical validity

Common Phrases

논리가 정연하다

to have a well-ordered logic

논리에 맞다

to be logical

논리 구조

logical structure

Often Confused With

논리적 vs 합리적

논리적 focuses on the strict structure of reasoning, while 합리적 focuses on being reasonable or efficient.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 criteria 'Cohesion and Coherence'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '말이 되다' (make sense) in formal writing; '논리적이다' is the academic equivalent.

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Memory Tip

NON (Discussion) + RI (Reason) = The reason used in discussion.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 論 (discuss) and 理 (reason/logic).

Grammar Patterns

~은 논리적이다 논리적으로 ~하다

Quick Quiz

좋은 에세이는 서론, 본론, 결론이 _____ 순서로 배치되어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 논리적

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