fallacy in English
- fallacy⇄fallacy, noun, pl.-cies.
1. a false idea; mistaken belief; an error.
Ex. It is a fallacy to suppose that riches always bring happiness.
(SYN) delusion.
2. a mistake in reasoning; misleading or unsound argument.
(SYN) sophi
fallacy in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
fallacy in Sindhi سنڌي
Fallacy
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈfæləsi/
Definitions
- A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
- Faulty reasoning or misleading arguments.
Usage Examples
- The argument is based on a common fallacy.
- Believing that correlation implies causation is a logical fallacy.
Etymology
From Latin "fallacia," meaning "deception," derived from "fallere," meaning "to deceive."
Synonyms
- Misconception
- Delusion
- Falsehood
Antonyms
- Truth
- Accuracy
- Logic
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Falacia | fa-LA-thya |
| French | Erreur | e-RUR |
| German | Trugschluss | TROOK-shloos |
| Hindi | मिथ्या तर्क | mith-yaa tark |
| Chinese | 谬误 | miù wù |
| Japanese | 誤謬 | gobyuu |
| Russian | Заблуждение | zab-loo-ZHDE-nee-ye |
| Arabic | مغالطة | mu-gha-la-ta |
| Bengali | ভ্রান্তি | bhraan-ti |
| Tamil | தவறான கருத்து | thava-raa-na karu-thu |
| Telugu | తప్పు భావన | tappu bhaava-na |
| Marathi | गैरसमज | gair-sa-maj |
| Punjabi | ਭੁਲਾਵਾ | bhu-laa-vaa |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /ˈfæləsi/
British English: /ˈfæləsi/
Historical Usage
The term "fallacy" has been in use since the late Middle Ages, often in the context of philosophy and logic.
Cultural Nuances
"Fallacy" is commonly used in debates and academic settings to point out flawed reasoning or deceptive arguments.
More Information
A fallacy can be intentional to deceive others or unintentional due to misunderstanding or ignorance. Logical fallacies are categorized into formal and informal fallacies, which are studied in philosophy, law, and rhetoric.