Fallacious: meaning, definitions and examples

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fallacious

 

[ fəˈleɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in reasoning

Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument; deceptive or misleading.

Synonyms

deceptive, false, incorrect, invalid

Examples of usage

  • The argument that all politicians are corrupt is fallacious.
  • She used fallacious reasoning to persuade him to invest in her business.
Context #2 | Adjective

in appearance

Superficially plausible, but actually wrong.

Synonyms

deceptive, illusory, misleading, spurious

Examples of usage

  • The fallacious appearance of the product led to many disappointed customers.
  • His fallacious promises were eventually exposed.

Translations

Translations of the word "fallacious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falacioso

🇮🇳 मिथ्या

🇩🇪 trügerisch

🇮🇩 sesat

🇺🇦 хибний

🇵🇱 fałszywy

🇯🇵 誤った

🇫🇷 fallacieux

🇪🇸 falaz

🇹🇷 yanıltıcı

🇰🇷 잘못된

🇸🇦 مغلوط

🇨🇿 klamný

🇸🇰 klamlivý

🇨🇳 谬误的

🇸🇮 zavajajoč

🇮🇸 villandi

🇰🇿 жалған

🇬🇪 მატყუარეული

🇦🇿 yanıldıcı

🇲🇽 falaz

Etymology

The word 'fallacious' originates from the Latin word 'fallāciōsus', meaning deceitful or misleading. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, derived from the Latin 'fallācia' which means deception or deceit. Over time, 'fallacious' has come to be used to describe arguments, reasoning, or appearances that are deceptive or misleading.

See also: fallacies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,957, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.