paralogism

Pronunciation: /pəˈɹæləd͡ʒɪzəm/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an unintentionally invalid argument

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French paralogisme, from Late Latin paralogismus, from Ancient Greek παραλογισμός (paralogismós).

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