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    Sofismas (en. Sophisms)

    /soˈfismas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reasoning that uses a deceptive argument.
    The politician used sophisms to confuse the audience.
    El político utilizó sofismas para confundir a la audiencia.
    An argument that, although false, seems persuasive at first glance.
    The sophisms in his speech left many believing in his stance.
    Los sofismas en su discurso dejaron a muchos creyendo en su postura.
    A demonstration that may seem valid but is based on incorrect premises.
    The sophisms in logic can lead to errors in the conclusion.
    Los sofismas en la lógica pueden llevar a errores en la conclusión.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'sophisma', meaning 'skill' or 'deception'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    authority fallacy
    Argument based on the authority of the person making it rather than on reason.
    sofisma de autoridad
    majority fallacy
    Argument that claims something is true simply because the majority believes it.
    sofisma de la mayoría

    Related Words

    fallacy
    Error in logic or argumentation.
    falacia
    argument
    Reasoning that aims to establish a proposition.
    argumento

    Slang Meanings

    Verbal deception used in debates.
    He used a sophism to sidestep the question.
    Usó un sofisma para desviar la pregunta.
    Argumentative trick.
    That guy always resorts to sophisms to win arguments.
    Ese tipo siempre recurre a sofismas para ganar discusiones.