Definition of Fallacious

1. Adjective. Containing or based on a fallacy. "An unsound argument"

Exact synonyms: Unsound
Similar to: Invalid
Derivative terms: Fallaciousness, Fallacy, Unsoundness

2. Adjective. Intended to deceive. "A fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes"
Exact synonyms: Deceitful, Fraudulent
Similar to: Dishonest, Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Deceitfulness, Fraudulence, Fraudulence

3. Adjective. Based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information. "Fallacious hope"
Similar to: Incorrect, Wrong
Derivative terms: Fallaciousness

Definition of Fallacious

1. a. Embodying or pertaining to a fallacy; illogical; fitted to deceive; misleading; delusive; as, fallacious arguments or reasoning.

Definition of Fallacious

1. Adjective. Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken. ¹

2. Adjective. Deceptive or misleading. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fallacious

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fallacious

fall pregnant
fall prey
fall short
fall short of
fall streaks
fall through
fall through the cracks
fall to pieces
fall together
fall under
fall upon
fall webworm
fall wind
fall winds
fallacies
fallacious (current term)
fallaciously
fallaciousness
fallacy
fallacy fallacies
fallacy fallacy
fallal
fallaleries
fallalery
fallals
fallaway
fallaways
fallback
fallbacks
fallboard

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