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Illogical vs Preposterous - What's the difference?

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Illogical is a related term of preposterous.


As adjectives the difference between illogical and preposterous

is that illogical is contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning while preposterous is absurd, or contrary to common sense.

illogical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.
    • She gave me an illogical reply and left me standing there feeling confused.

    Derived terms

    * illogicality * illogically * illogicalness

    Synonyms

    * absurd * irrational * unreasoning * unsound

    Antonyms

    * logical

    See also

    * illogic

    preposterous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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    • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

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