sophism

[ sof-iz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.

  2. any false argument; fallacy.

Origin of sophism

1
1300–50; <Latin sophisma sophistry <Greek sóphisma originally, acquired skill, method, derivative of sophízesthai to act the sophist, become wise; replacing earlier sophim,Middle English <Middle French sophime<Latin

Other words from sophism

  • an·ti·soph·ism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for sophism

sophism

/ (ˈsɒfɪzəm) /


noun
  1. an instance of sophistry: Compare paralogism

Origin of sophism

1
C14: from Latin sophisma, from Greek: ingenious trick, from sophizesthai to use clever deceit, from sophos wise, clever

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