Definition

A state or condition of being unreasonable or not making sense.

Example

The illogicality of his argument made it hard to take him seriously.

Conversation

Did you see that argument online about the new policy?

Yeah, it was full of illogicality and made no sense at all.

I can't believe some people actually agree with those points.

Right? It's frustrating to see such illogicality being accepted.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Illogicality → It is formed from "il-" (meaning not), "logic" (from Greek "logikē", meaning reasoning or thought), and "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being not logical or lacking reason.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('il-') combined with 'reasoning' ('logic') to remember that 'illogicality' means the quality of being unreasonable.

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