answer illogically
[/ˈænsər ɪˈlɒdʒɪkli/]
verb phrase
responder ilologicamente
1. to respond to a question or statement using faulty reasoning, contradictions, or conclusions that do not follow from premises
He continued to answer illogically despite the professor's attempts to guide his reasoning.
Ele continuou a responder ilologicamente apesar das tentativas do professor de guiar seu raciocínio.
2. to give a response that lacks coherence or rational basis
When asked about the budget discrepancies, she seemed to answer illogically and avoided the main issue.
Quando perguntada sobre as discrepâncias orçamentárias, ela pareceu responder ilologicamente e evitou a questão principal.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, answering illogically is generally viewed negatively in academic, professional, and formal debate settings. In Brazil, the phrase 'responder sem lógica' is often used colloquially in everyday speech, while formal written Portuguese prefers 'ilologicamente' or 'ilogicamente.'
NYC Slang
talk outta your ass, speak nonsense, not make no sense
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