sophism — a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːfɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 교묘하지만 거짓된 논증, 특히 의도적으로 속이려고 사용하는 궤변
Korean pronunciation: **소**피즘
Example Sentences
- The politician's speech was full of sophism, making simple lies sound like profound truths.
- My teenager's sophism about why homework is actually bad for learning almost convinced me.
- The defense lawyer's sophism couldn't hide the obvious guilt of his client.
sophism
NOUN//ˈsɑːfɪzəm//
a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive
교묘하지만 거짓된 논증, 특히 의도적으로 속이려고 사용하는 궤변
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Origin
From Greek 'sophisma' meaning 'clever device or skillful act,' derived from 'sophia' (wisdom). Originally referred to the teachings of Greek sophists who were skilled orators, but came to mean deceptive reasoning as these teachers were criticized for using clever but misleading arguments.
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“The politician's speech was full of sophism, making simple lies sound like profound truths.”
“My teenager's sophism about why homework is actually bad for learning almost convinced me.”
“The defense lawyer's sophism couldn't hide the obvious guilt of his client.”
“She used sophisticated sophism to explain why eating cake for breakfast is actually healthy.”
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