SOPHISM


Meaning of SOPHISM in English

[ 'sɒfɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun a fallacious argument, especially one used to deceive.

Origin

ME: from OFr. sophime , via L. from Gk ~a 'clever device', from sophizesthai (see sophist ).

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