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sophism
[ sof-iz-uhm ]
noun
- a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.
- any false argument; fallacy.
sophism
/ ˈsɒfɪzəm /
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- anti·sophism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sophism1
1300–50; < Latin sophisma sophistry < Greek sóphisma originally, acquired skill, method, derivative of sophízesthai to act the sophist, become wise; replacing earlier sophim, Middle English < Middle French sophime < Latin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sophism1
C14: from Latin sophisma, from Greek: ingenious trick, from sophizesthai to use clever deceit, from sophos wise, clever
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Example Sentences
The vagaries of sophism in the English-speaking world were hardly less prolific than in Continental Europe.
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The conclusion must naturally follow from the premises, otherwise the syllogism is invalid and constitutes a fallacy or sophism.
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But then it is a sophism to argue from thence that this immunity is the cause of my delight either on these or on any occasions.
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The sophism which I am here combating will not stand the test of progression, which is the touchstone of principles.
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In the course of the next joint debate at Jonesboro', Mr. Lincoln easily disposed of this sophism by showing: 1.
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