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    Sofisma (en. Sophism)

    /soˈfisma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Erroneous argument that appears valid.
    The philosopher used a sophism to confuse his opponent.
    El filósofo utilizó un sofisma para confundir a su oponente.
    Deceptive reasoning presented as logical.
    The advertisement was full of sophisms that distorted the truth.
    El anuncio estaba lleno de sofismas que distorsionaban la verdad.
    Errors in reasoning presented as truths.
    Some debates are based on sophisms to manipulate public opinion.
    Algunos debates se basan en sofismas para manipular la opinión pública.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'sophisma', meaning 'trap' or 'device'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distraction sophism
    Use of a misleading argument to divert attention from what is relevant.
    sofisma de distracción
    to fall into a sophism
    To believe or accept a misleading argument.
    caer en un sofisma
    to unmask a sophism
    To reveal the falsehood behind a deceptive reasoning.
    desenmascarar un sofisma

    Related Words

    fallacy
    Error in reasoning that affects the validity of an argument.
    falacia
    argument
    Reasoning or statement that supports a conclusion.
    argumento
    rhetoric
    The art of persuasion in language.
    retórica

    Slang Meanings

    Misleading argument used in discussions.
    That reasoning seems like a sophism; it makes no sense.
    Ese razonamiento parece un sofisma, no tiene sentido.
    Unbelievable excuse.
    That was a clear sophism to evade responsibility.
    Esa fue una clara sofisma para evitar la responsabilidad.