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Learn “Fallacy”

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Fallacy

noun/FAL-uh-see/

Meaning

A mistaken belief or a false idea that seems true but is not.

In context

The essay pointed out the fallacy in the villain's clever-sounding argument.

Remember it

'Fallacy' begins like 'false' - both come from a root meaning to deceive.

Use it well

Use for a false belief or faulty reasoning, common in argument questions.