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I was reading a text yesterday and met a confusing phrase.

It is ''Logically precise''

First, let me show you interested sentence;

INTPs are known for their brilliant theories and unrelenting logic – in fact, they are considered the most logically precise of all the personality types.

Logically is an adverb, and precise is an adjective. But there is no noun or verb to be qualified by them. So, it is confusing for me.

If I made this sentence, I would have made it like this;

''
in fact, they are considered that their logic is the most precise of all the personality types.''

Meanings of these two sentences are same? I will be thankful for your helps.

Have a nice day!


 

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Welcome to the forum, Erbab.

First, please tell us the source and author of your quoted text.

What are 'INTPs'?
 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers–Briggs_Type_Indicator

It's one of the 16 personality types according to this theory. There are many such tests you can find online to find out what type you are.

You are either:
Introverted or Extroverted
iNtuintive or Sensing
Feeling or Thinking
Perceiving or Judging

An INTP would be introverted, intuitive, thinking and perceiving.
 

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As for the original question:

Boil down the part of this you are having trouble with:

they are considered the most logically precise of all the personality types.

And it becomes:

They are considered (to be) precise.

"Precise" is an adjective, describing "they."
 

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INTPs are known for their brilliant theories and unrelenting logic – in fact, they are considered the most logically precise of all the personality types.

Logically is an adverb, and precise is an adjective. But there is no noun or verb to be qualified by them.

Sure there is.
"INTP is the most logically precise personality type." 'Type' is a noun. 'Personality type' is a compound noun.
"Tom is the tallest of all the boys" = "Tom is the tallest boy [of all]."

Your sentence is not grammatical.
 

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Thanks for your answers.

This is full text;

https://www.16personalities.com/intp-personality



Okey, ''INTP is the most precise personality type of all.'' This sentence is clear. Precise personality type is a compound noun. There is not a problem here.

But,
''INTP is the most logically precise personality type of all.'' This is confusing. I can not translate it into my language. Because logically is an adverb ,and only verb in this sentence is 'to be'.

On the other hand, ''Logically,
INTP is the most precise personality type of all.'' this is clear. Because before this sentence, maybe author has explained something supported it.

What is the meaning of logically in the real sentence? I am not sure, so I need to ask you :)

Thanks.




 

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I understand the phrase to mean that people with the INTP personality profile are more likely than others to apply precise logic.
 

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Adverbs also modify adjectives. 'Logically' modifies 'precise'. INTP people are precise in their logic. They might not be precise in other areas of their life, for example, in their driving, or drawing, or cooking. They are not necessarily artistically or physically precise. But they are logically precise.
 

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Thanks for your answers.

Okey Raymott, I got it, thank you. Your example is illuminating. Many of sentences can be understood intuitively, but logic is important to understand clearly and comprehensively.

Thanks again!
 
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