Refers to logical coherence, rational order, or the reason inherent in things. Often used in formal or philosophical contexts, such as 条理にかなう (to be reasonable) or 条理を尽くす (to exhaust all logical arguments).
His argument lacks any sense of reason.
The judge handed down a decision based on reason.
His explanation is logically sound.
She used every logical argument to persuade the other person.
The ruling was criticized as being illogical.
理屈 often suggests argumentative or overly theoretical reasoning with a hint of sophistry, whereas 条理 is neutral and refers to inherent logical coherence.
筋道 emphasizes a clear, orderly line of reasoning or procedure, while 条理 stresses the underlying rational structure of things.
論理 is the general term for logic as a system or discipline, while 条理 refers to the natural rational order found within a situation or argument.
理路 focuses on the logical thread connecting an argument's steps, while 条理 refers more broadly to overall rational coherence.
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; illogical · absurdity
Compound of 条 (article, clause, logic) and 理 (reason, principle). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of ordered, systematic reason.