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, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for sophism

sophism
/ (ˈsɒfɪzəm) /

noun

an instance of sophistry Compare paralogism

Word Origin for sophism

C14: from Latin sophisma, from Greek: ingenious trick, from sophizesthai to use clever deceit, from sophos wise, clever