Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sofisma

Noun

/soˈfizma/

Definition

A form of reasoning that seems plausible but is actually invalid; a misleading argument.

Examples

The lawyer used a sofisma to mislead the jury.
In philosophical debates, one must be cautious of sofismas that may cloud judgment.
His argument was filled with sofismas, making it difficult to follow the actual logic.

Meaning

Sofisma refers to a deceptive or misleading argument that appears to be logical. It is often used in discussions or debates to obscure the truth or to persuade others using fallacies.