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logical fallacy

[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfæləsi]
nounpl: logical fallacies
falácia lógica
1. An error in reasoning or argumentation that makes an argument invalid or unsound, even if the premises appear true
Claiming that something must be true because everyone believes it is a logical fallacy known as argumentum ad populum.
Afirmar que algo deve ser verdadeiro porque todos acreditam nisso é uma falácia lógica conhecida como argumentum ad populum.
2. A flaw in the structure of an argument that violates the rules of valid reasoning
The ad hominem attack is a common logical fallacy used to discredit opponents.
O ataque ad hominem é uma falácia lógica comum usada para desacreditar adversários.
Synonyms
fallacyflawed reasoninginvalid argumentsophism
Antonyms
valid argumentsound reasoninglogical deduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falácia lógica
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
falácia lógica
commonly used in academic and professional settings
Portugal
falácia lógica
standard usage, sometimes referred to as 'sofisma' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

commit a logical fallacy
fall into a logical fallacy
expose a logical fallacy
ad hominem fallacy
begging the question
straw man argument
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