sophism, sophistry, sophistication
(noun) a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sophism (countable and uncountable, plural sophisms)
A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric.
(informal) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
(informal) An intentional fallacy.
sophism (uncountable)
Archaic spelling of Sufism.
Source: Wiktionary
Soph"ism, n. Etym: [F. sophisme, L. sophisma, fr. Gr.
Definition: The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive. When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism, or "fallacy". I. Watts. Let us first rid ourselves of sophisms, those of depraved men, and those of heartless philosophers. I. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 June 2025
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
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