Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paralogy

noun

/pəˈraləˌjē/

Definition

A form of reasoning or a logical fallacy based on ambiguous language, leading to confusion or misunderstanding of concepts.

Examples

The debate descended into paralogy as each side misinterpreted the other’s arguments.
His writing often suffers from paralogy, making it hard for readers to grasp his main point.
The discussion about the new policy was marred by paralogy, causing several misunderstandings among the group.

Meaning

Paralogy involves arguing from premises that are insufficiently defined or that can lead to multiple interpretations, often resulting in erroneous conclusions or misunderstandings.