argūtia — meaning in English

English meaning

• sophistry noun The actions or arguments of a sophist.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

Senses

argūtia is used for these senses in English:

• wit Humour, especially when clever or quick.

sophistry — full definition

1. noun The actions or arguments of a sophist.
2. noun Plausible yet fallacious argumentation or reasoning.
3. noun An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so.

wit — full definition

1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").

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