logic

lógica

Forma de pensar paso a paso para determinar qué es cierto o cómo resolver un problema.

En inglés sencillo: A way of thinking carefully through steps to decide what is true or how to solve a problem.

• Use logic to solve the puzzle.
• Her argument was based on sound logic.
• I could not follow the logic of his explanation.

Sinónimos: reasoning

Expresiones frecuentes: use logic, sound logic, follow the logic

lógica, razonamiento

Manera de pensar de una persona o grupo, o razones que explican una decisión o acción.

En inglés sencillo: The way a person or group thinks, or the reasons behind a decision or action.

• I understand her logic.
• What is the logic behind this rule?
• By his logic, spending more will somehow save money.

Cómo se usa: the logic behind something (I understand the logic behind your decision.)

Sinónimos: reasoning, rationale

Expresiones frecuentes: someone’s logic, logic behind something, business logic

lógica, lógica matemática

Estudio de reglas precisas para determinar la verdad de enunciados matemáticos y la validez de razonamientos.

En inglés sencillo: The study of exact rules used to show whether mathematical statements and arguments are true.

• She studies mathematical logic.
• The course introduces symbols used in formal logic.
• Researchers use logic to examine the foundations of mathematics.

Expresiones frecuentes: mathematical logic, formal logic, study logic