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unlogisch
illogical
Contradicting the rules of logic; not consistent, unreasonable, or contradictory.
example
Seine Argumentation war völlig unlogisch und voller Widersprüche.
His argument was completely illogical and full of contradictions.
unlogisch
illogical
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'logisch' (logical). The prefix 'un-' negates the base word and means 'not'. So 'unlogisch' (illogical) literally means 'not logical'.
EXAMPLE
Es ist unlogisch, ohne Jacke bei Minusgraden spazieren zu gehen.
It is illogical to go for a walk in subzero temperatures without a jacket.
Use in a sentence
'Unlogisch' (illogical) can describe a thing or a statement (predicative use), or also an action (adverbial use).
EXAMPLE
Deine Erklärung ist unlogisch.
Your explanation is illogical.
Typical collocations
'Unlogisch' (illogical) is often used to evaluate mental processes or their results. Typical combinations are 'eine unlogische Schlussfolgerung' (an illogical conclusion), 'ein unlogisches Argument' (an illogical argument), or 'unlogisches Verhalten' (illogical behavior).
EXAMPLE
Der Detektiv erkannte sofort die unlogische Schlussfolgerung des Zeugen.
The detective immediately recognized the witness's illogical conclusion.
Compare with
unlogisch vs konsequent
consistent
'konsequent' and 'unlogisch' are opposites here when it comes to logical consistency. 'konsequent' describes behavior or a decision that fits a plan or principle and is carried through without contradiction. 'unlogisch', by contrast, describes something that does not fit together or contradicts itself. 'konsequent' often sounds positive or neutral because someone clearly sticks to a line of action. 'unlogisch' is used more for thoughts, explanations, or decisions that do not make sense.
unlogisch
Die Erklärung der Klasse wirkt unlogisch, weil wichtige Schritte fehlen.
The class's explanation seems illogical because important steps are missing.
konsequent
Die Schule ist konsequent und kontrolliert die Hausaufgaben jeden Freitag.
The school is consistent and checks homework every Friday.
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