logical fallacy
ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfæləsi
logical fallacies
Definition

Definition of logical fallacy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
logicTECH.error in reasoning undermining an argument's logicTECH.
  • His argument was dismissed due to a logical fallacy.
2.
formal errorTECH.flaw in the structure of an argumentTECH.
  • The debate was filled with logical fallacies.
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Expressions with logical

logical argumentn.
statement or series of statements for a conclusion
Her logical argument convinced the committee to approve the project.
logical thinkingn.
the process of using reason to come to conclusions
Logical thinking helps in solving complex problems efficiently.
in logical sequenceadv.
in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow
She explained the steps in logical sequence.
logical linkn.
clear reasoning connection that relates one idea or fact to another
There is a logical link between exercise and improved mental health.
logical implicationn.
connection between ideas where one leads to another
The philosopher discussed the logical implication of the argument carefully.
logical proofn.
process to show something is true using logic
The teacher explained the logical proof in class.

Expressions with fallacy

just-world fallacyn.
belief that the world is fair and people get what they deserve
The just-world fallacy makes people blame victims for their misfortune.
base rate fallacyn.
tendency to overlook base rates in probability judgments
He fell into the base rate fallacy when assessing the risk.
gamblers' fallacyn.
belief that past events affect future random events
He lost money due to the gamblers' fallacy.
naturalistic fallacyn.
attempt to define 'good' using natural terms
The philosopher's argument was criticized for a naturalistic fallacy.
pathetic fallacyn.
attributing human emotions to nature or objects
The novel uses pathetic fallacy to show the storm's angry mood.
sunk costs fallacyn.
cognitive bias leading to continued investment based on past costs
She fell for the sunk costs fallacy and kept funding the project.
majority fallacyn.
mistaken belief that largest market segment is most profitable
The company suffered losses due to the majority fallacy.

Terms related to logical fallacy

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logicargumentdebateflawinvalidmisconceptionmistakepersuasionrhetoricerrorfallacyreasoning

Terms with logical fallacy included in their meaning

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ad hominemn.
logical fallacy
fallacious argument attacking a person's character
argumentum ad hominemn.
debate tactics
logical fallacy attacking an opponent's character instead of their argument
beg the questionv.
logical fallacy
to assume the truth of the argument being debated
begging the questionn.
logic
logical fallacy assuming the conclusion is true
post hoc ergo propter hocadv.
logical fallacy
assuming one event caused another just because it happened first
slippery slopen.
logic
logical fallacy assuming a result without reasoning
special pleadingn.
logical fallacy
arguing a case is an exception without justification
begv.
logical fallacy
assume the truth of what needs proof

Examples of logical fallacy in a sentence

  • Debaters must avoid logical fallacies.
  • His argument was dismissed due to a logical fallacy.
  • Spotting a logical fallacy can strengthen your debate skills.

View all translations of logical fallacy

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  1. French:erreur logique, ...
  2. German:logischer Fehlschluss, ...
  3. Italian:fallacia logica, ...
  4. Spanish:falacia lógica, error lógico, ...
  5. Portuguese:falácia lógica, ...
  6. Chinese:逻辑谬误, ...
  7. Japanese:論理的誤謬, 論理の誤り, ...
  8. Arabic:مُغَالَطَة مَنْطِقِيَّة, خَطَأ مَنْطِقِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֶּשֶׁל לוֹגִי, כֶּשֶׁל לוֹגִי, ...
  10. Russian:логическая ошибка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:логічна помилка, ...
  12. Hindi:तर्कदोष, ...

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