logical extreme

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the most extreme conclusion that can be drawn from a particular argument

extremeADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Taking this argument to its logical extreme, we would ban all forms of risk.
  • The logical extreme of this philosophy is complete isolation from society.
  • If we follow this reasoning to its logical extreme, no one would ever drive a car.
  • The logical extreme of their position would eliminate all government regulation.
  • Pushing the debate to its logical extreme reveals the flaws in both arguments.
  • At the logical extreme, this theory suggests that all human behavior is predetermined.
  • The logical extreme of this policy would result in complete economic collapse.
  • Critics argue that she has taken her environmental stance to its logical extreme.
  • The logical extreme of this argument is that no medical treatment should ever be attempted.
  • When taken to its logical extreme, this principle becomes impossible to implement.