Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fallacies
noun
/ˈfæl.ə.ˌsiːz/
Definition
Fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.
Examples
- “The argument committed a logical fallacy, making it invalid.”
- “He pointed out several fallacies in her reasoning during the debate.”
- “Many fallacies can be persuasive, but they are not sound arguments.”
Meaning
In simple terms, fallacies are misleading arguments or mistakes in reasoning that can lead to false conclusions or beliefs.
Synonyms
- deceptions
- misconceptions
- illusions
- erroneous beliefs
