APAGOGE


Meaning of APAGOGE in English

ˈapəˌgōjē sometimes -gäjē or ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: Greek apagōgē, literally, act of leading away, from apo- + agōgē leading, carrying away, from agein to lead, drive, act, do — more at agent

1. : abduction 3

2. : argument by the reductio ad absurdum

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