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fallacious conclusion

[fəˈleɪʃəs kənˈkluːʒən]
nounpl: fallacious conclusions
conclusão falaz
1. A conclusion that is based on faulty reasoning, invalid logic, or deceptive arguments; a conclusion that appears to be correct but is actually false or misleading
The detective's fallacious conclusion led to the wrong suspect being arrested.
A conclusão falaz do detetive levou à prisão do suspeito errado.
2. In logic and rhetoric, an inference or judgment that violates the rules of valid reasoning
The argument commits a logical fallacy, resulting in a fallacious conclusion.
O argumento comete uma falácia lógica, resultando em uma conclusão falaz.
Synonyms
false conclusionerroneous conclusioninvalid conclusionmisleading conclusiondefective reasoning
Antonyms
valid conclusionsound conclusionlogical conclusioncorrect conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão falaz
Standard term used in academic and logical contexts
São Paulo
conclusão falaz
Common in formal writing and education
Portugal
conclusão falaz
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'conclusão falaciosa' is acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
draw the wrong conclusion
logical fallacy
faulty reasoning
non sequitur
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