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sophism

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒfɪz(ə)m/
Definition of sophism

noun

  • a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French sophime, via Latin from Greek sophisma 'clever device', from sophizesthai 'become wise' (see sophist)

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