Collocations for logic - noun
1. system of reasoning
ADJ.
formal | deductive, inductive
VERB + LOGIC
apply, use
Philosophers use logic to prove their arguments.
Philosophers use logic to prove their arguments.
2. use of reason
ADJ.
compelling, exquisite, impeccable, inexorable
There is a compelling logic to his main theory.
There is a compelling logic to his main theory.
strict | internal, underlying | commercial, economic, political, scientific
There is sound commercial logic in never giving credit to retailers.
There is sound commercial logic in never giving credit to retailers.
VERB + LOGIC
accept, follow, understand
I can''t follow the logic of what you are saying.
I can''t follow the logic of what you are saying.
defy
It''s a stupid decision that completely defies logic.
It''s a stupid decision that completely defies logic.
apply, use
You can''t use the same logic in dealing with children.
You can''t use the same logic in dealing with children.
PREP.
~ behind
What''s the logic behind this decision?
What''s the logic behind this decision?
~ in
There doesn''t seem to be any logic in the move.
There doesn''t seem to be any logic in the move.