софи́зм — meaning in English

English meaning

• fallacy noun A mistaken belief, especially one based on flawed reasoning.
• sophism noun The ancient group of Sophists, along with their beliefs and way of teaching philosophy and public speaking.

Senses

софи́зм is used for these senses in English:

• fallacy (logic) An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.
• sophism (countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

fallacy — full definition

1. noun A mistaken belief, especially one based on flawed reasoning.
2. noun An argument that seems logical but is actually flawed or misleading.

sophism — full definition

1. noun The ancient group of Sophists, along with their beliefs and way of teaching philosophy and public speaking.
2. noun An argument that looks sound but is actually wrong, usually meant to trick people.
3. noun A false argument used on purpose.
4. noun Clever-sounding but mistaken reasoning.

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