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Definition of Sophism
1. Noun. A deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone.
Generic synonyms: Fallacy, False Belief
Derivative terms: Sophist, Sophistic, Sophisticate
Definition of Sophism
1. n. The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive.
Definition of Sophism
1. a plausible but fallacious argument [n -S]
Medical Definition of Sophism
1. 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) Origin: F. Sophisme, L. Sophisma, fr. Gr, fr. To make wise, to be become wise, to play the sophist, fr. Wise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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