fallacy of division

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noun Logic.

the fallacy of inferring that a property of the whole is also a property of parts or members of the whole (opposed to fallacy of composition).

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of fallacy of division

First recorded in 1670–75

Words nearby fallacy of division

fal la, fall about, fallacious, fallacy, fallacy of composition, fallacy of division, fallacy of many questions, fallal, fall all over oneself, fall among, fall apart