Illogically

Illogically
Illogical Il*log"ic*al, a. Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound reasoning; as, an illogical inference. -- {Il*log"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Il*log"ic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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