"Logical" vs. "consistent": twin pillars of reason revealed

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Lloyd Cooper 30/09/2024, 15:41

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Logical and consistent. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words relate to order and coherence, often used in reasoning and discussions.

What is different?

Logical refers to reasoning that follows clear principles of validity. Consistent means something is uniform or does not contradict itself over time or between components.

Which one is more common?

Examples of usage

Logical

Her argument was logical and well-structured.
A logical approach to the problem is needed.

Consistent

His work performance has been consistent all year.
The results were consistent with previous findings.