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Fallacy
ˈfaləsi
Fallacy definitions
noun
fallacies
fallacy
- a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments
"the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
misconception mistaken belief misbelief delusion false notion mistaken impression misapprehension misjudgement miscalculation misinterpretation misconstruction error mistake untruth inconsistency illusion myth fantasy deceit deception sophism- a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid
"Kraft exposes three fallacies in this approach"
- faulty reasoning
"the potential for fallacy which lies behind the notion of self-esteem"