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logical fallacy

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  • noun A fallacy; a clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes.

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  • noun a fallacy in logical argumentation

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hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. fallacy
  2. false belief

hyponyms (6)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. hysteron proteron
  2. ignoratio elenchi
  3. petitio
  4. petitio principii
  5. post hoc
  6. post hoc ergo propter hoc

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Cross-references

  1. informal fallacy

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