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Collocations for logic - noun

1. system of reasoning

ADJ.

formal | deductive, inductive

VERB + LOGIC

apply, use
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.
strict | internal, underlying | commercial, economic, political, scientific
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.
defy
It''s a stupid decision that completely defies logic.
apply, use
You can''t use the same logic in dealing with children.

PREP.

~ behind
What''s the logic behind this decision?
~ in
There doesn''t seem to be any logic in the move.

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