Lohiya (en. Logic)

/lo-hi-ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of principles used for proper thinking and reasoning.
Logic is essential in teaching rational thinking.
Ang lohiya ay mahalaga sa pagtuturo ng makatuwirang pag-iisip.
The science of studying the rules and structures of reasoning.
Students of philosophy often take a course in logic.
Ang mga estudyante ng pilosopiya ay karaniwang kumuha ng kurso sa lohiya.
A way of thinking that emphasizes fixed bases.
Using logic in debates helps in constructing profound arguments.
Ang paggamit ng lohiya sa mga debate ay makakatulong sa pagbuo ng malalim na argumento.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'logica', meaning 'the ability to think well'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

philosophical logic
A branch of logic focused on the foundations of thinking in philosophy.
lohiang pampilosopiya

Related Words

philosophy
The study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, values, etc.
pilosopiya
science
A systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation.
siyensya

Slang Meanings

logical person
Of course, he/ she is logical, that's why he/she never agreed to that.
Siyempre, lohiya siya, kaya never siyang pumayag sa ganyan.
smart or intelligent
He/ She knows a lot, that person is truly smart!
Ang dami niyang alam, tunay na lohiya 'yan!
makes sense or has common sense
You should be logical when deciding on this matter.
Dapat lohiya ka kapag nagde-decide sa ganitong bagay.
rational thinker
I wish we all were logical in our decisions.
Sana lahat tayo lohiya sa mga desisyon natin.