illogical statement

[/ɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: illogical statements
afirmação ilógica
1. A declaration or assertion that contradicts the principles of logic, reason, or valid reasoning; a statement that is self-contradictory, nonsensical, or does not follow rational thought patterns
The statement 'I always lie' is an illogical statement because if it were true, it would be false.
A afirmação 'eu sempre minto' é uma afirmação ilógica porque se fosse verdadeira, seria falsa.
2. A proposition that lacks coherence or violates the laws of logic and rational inference
His argument contained several illogical statements that undermined his entire thesis.
Seu argumento continha várias afirmações ilógicas que enfraqueceram sua tese inteira.
In both Brazilian and American academic discourse, identifying illogical statements is a crucial skill in critical thinking, debate, and philosophical discussion. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use informal expressions like 'não tem lógica' (doesn't have logic) in casual conversation, while formal contexts require 'afirmação ilógica.' This concept is fundamental in educational settings and professional environments across both cultures.
NYC Slang
makes no sense / doesn't add up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fallacious statementcontradictory statementnonsensical statementirrational claimabsurd assertion
Antonyms / Antônimos
logical statementrational statementcoherent statementvalid argumentsound reasoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afirmação ilógica
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
afirmação ilógica
Common usage, may also use 'coisa sem lógica'
São Paulo
afirmação ilógica
Standard formal usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
declaração ilógica
Preferred in European Portuguese; 'afirmação ilógica' also acceptable

Related Words

logical fallacycontradictionparadoxreasoningvaliditycoherencerational thought

Related Idioms & Phrases

contradiction in terms
that doesn't hold water
circular reasoning
talking in circles
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