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logical explanation

[ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ɪkˌsplæˈneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: logical explanations
explicação lógica
1. A clear and rational account or statement that makes something understandable by providing reasons based on sound reasoning or cause and effect
The scientist provided a logical explanation for the experimental results.
O cientista forneceu uma explicação lógica para os resultados experimentais.
2. A coherent interpretation of facts or events that follows principles of reasoning without contradiction
There was no logical explanation for his sudden disappearance.
Não havia nenhuma explicação lógica para seu desaparecimento repentino.
Synonyms
rational explanationreasonable explanationsensible explanationcoherent explanation
Antonyms
illogical explanationirrational explanationunreasonable explanationcontradictory explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação lógica
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
explicação lógica
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
explicação lógica
Standard usage
Portugal
explicação lógica
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

it makes logical sense
there's a logical reason for that
a logical conclusion
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