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Fallacious

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/fəˈleɪʃəs/

Definitions

  • Based on a mistaken belief.
  • Intended to deceive or mislead.

Usage Examples

  • His argument was fallacious and lacked evidence.
  • Relying on stereotypes is a fallacious way of thinking.

Etymology

From Latin "fallacia," meaning "deception," derived from "fallere," meaning "to deceive."

Synonyms

  • Misleading
  • Deceptive
  • Erroneous

Antonyms

  • Truthful
  • Accurate
  • Logical

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishFalazfa-LAZ
FrenchFallacieuxfa-la-SYUH
GermanTrügerischTROO-ge-rish
Hindiभ्रामकbhraa-mak
Chinese虚假xū jiǎ
Japanese誤ったayamatta
RussianЛожныйLOZH-nee
Arabicخادعkha-diʿ
Bengaliমিথ্যাmith-ya
Tamilபொய்யானpoi-yaa-na
Teluguతప్పుదారిtappu-daari
Marathiभ्रामकbhraa-mak
Punjabiਭ੍ਰਾਮਕbhraa-mak

Regional Pronunciation Variations

American English: /fəˈleɪʃəs/

British English: /fəˈleɪʃəs/

Historical Usage

The term "fallacious" has been used since the 15th century in English to describe deceptive reasoning.

Cultural Nuances

In philosophy and logic, "fallacious" refers to reasoning that appears sound but is logically flawed.

More Information

"Fallacious" is often used in formal contexts, particularly in debates, legal arguments, and academic writing, to point out logical errors or deceptive arguments.

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