Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paralogism

noun

/ˌpærəˈlɒdʒɪzəm/

Definition

A logical fallacy or an argument that involves a mistake in reasoning.

Examples

The argument presented was a clear case of paralogism, as it misinterpreted the data.
He realized that his reasoning was flawed due to a paralogism that went unnoticed.

Meaning

Paralogism refers to an error in reasoning that leads to invalid conclusions, often due to a misunderstanding of the argument’s premises or structure.