fallacy — a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæləsi/
Korean meaning: 오류, 잘못된 믿음 (특히 논리적 오류)
Korean pronunciation: 팰-러-시 (강세: 팰)
Example Sentences
- The student's argument contained a major fallacy that made his entire essay collapse.
- My mom's fallacy is believing that turning off the wifi will make me study harder.
- It's a dangerous fallacy to assume that expensive means better quality.
fallacy
NOUN//ˈfæləsi//
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
Mistaken belief based on faulty reasoning
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Origin
From Latin 'fallacia' meaning deception or deceitfulness, derived from 'fallax' (deceptive) and the root 'fallere' (to deceive or fail).
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“The student's argument contained a major fallacy that made his entire essay collapse.”
“My mom's fallacy is believing that turning off the wifi will make me study harder.”
“It's a dangerous fallacy to assume that expensive means better quality.”
“The politician's speech was full of fallacies that fooled many voters.”
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