What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
logarithmic
Example
The growth of bacteria in a petri dish can be modeled using a logarithmic function. [logarithmic: adjective]
Example
The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes. [logarithmic: adjective]
logarithmical
Example
The formula for calculating the pH of a solution is logarithmical in nature. [logarithmical: adjective]
Example
The student struggled with the logarithmical equations in their math homework. [logarithmical: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Logarithmic is more commonly used than logarithmical in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between logarithmic and logarithmical?
Logarithmical is more technical and specialized in its usage, and may be more appropriate in formal or academic contexts.
