adjective
- existing or operating outside the bounds of logic; not governed by or derived from logical principles
Usage: formal; chiefly academic or philosophical
Examples
- The artist's creative process was largely extralogical, driven by intuition rather than systematic reasoning.
- Some philosophers argue that ethical judgments are extralogical in nature.
- The decision seemed extralogical to the engineers, who preferred data-driven approaches.
- Emotional responses can be extralogical, bypassing rational deliberation entirely.
- The committee's choice appeared extralogical given the evidence presented.