Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sophism
Noun
/ˈsɒfɪz(ə)m/
Definition
A fallacious argument that is especially used to deceive or mislead.
Examples
- The politician’s speech was full of sophisms, designed to confuse the public rather than inform them.
- Despite its logical structure, the sophism in his argument was easily uncovered by the knowledgeable audience.
Meaning
Sophism refers to a kind of reasoning or argument that appears clever or sound but is actually misleading or false.
Synonyms
- Fallacy
- Deceptive argument
- Specious reasoning
- Quibble
