SOPHISM


Meaning of SOPHISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sä- ˌ fi-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : an argument apparently correct in form but actually invalid especially : such an argument used to deceive

2 : SOPHISTRY 1

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.