logical fallacy
logical fallacy noun: a fallacy; a clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes.
Noun
logical fallacy (plural logical fallacies)
- A fallacy; a clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes.
- Synonyms:
- fallacy, incorrect argument, misargument, non-argument, pseudoargument
- A formal fallacy.
- A valid syllogism contains three terms; with four it commits the logical fallacy known as quaternio terminorum.
logical fallacy meaning in Tamil and Tagalog
logical fallacy in Tamil
- தருக்க வழு, தருக்கப் பிழை, தருக்க மயக்கம்
logical fallacy in Tagalog
- clearly defined error in reasoning
- kamalian
Synonyms of logical fallacy
- fallacy
- incorrect argument
- misargument
- non-argument
- pseudoargument
Forms of logical fallacy
| plural | logical fallacies |
|---|---|
| alternative form | logic fallacy |
Questions about logical fallacy
- What does logical fallacy mean?
- Logical fallacy means a fallacy; a clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes.
- What is logical fallacy in Tamil?
- Logical fallacy in Tamil is தருக்க வழு, தருக்கப் பிழை, தருக்க மயக்கம். See Logical fallacy meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is logical fallacy?
- Logical fallacy is a noun.
- What is the plural of logical fallacy?
- The plural of logical fallacy is logical fallacies.
Words near logical fallacy in the dictionary
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