sophism
[ sof-iz-uh m ]
/ ˈsɒf ɪz əm /
noun
a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.
any false argument; fallacy.
Origin of sophism
1300–50; < Latin
sophisma sophistry < Greek
sóphisma orig., acquired skill, method, derivative of
sophízesthai to act the sophist, become wise; replacing earlier
sophim, Middle English < Middle French
sophime < Latin
OTHER WORDS FROM sophism
an·ti·soph·ism, nounWords nearby sophism
sophar,
sopher,
sophi,
sophia,
sophie,
sophism,
sophist,
sophister,
sophistic,
sophisticate,
sophisticated
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British Dictionary definitions for sophism
Word Origin for sophism
C14: from Latin
sophisma, from Greek: ingenious trick, from
sophizesthai to use clever deceit, from
sophos wise, clever