Fallacious: meaning, definitions and examples
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fallacious
[ fəˈleɪʃəs ]
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.
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.