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FALLACIOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information
Example:
fallacious hope
Classified under:
Similar:
incorrect; wrong (not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth)
Derivation:
fallaciousness (result of a fallacy or error in reasoning)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Intended to deceive
Example:
a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes
Synonyms:
deceitful; fallacious; fraudulent
Classified under:
Similar:
dishonest; dishonorable (deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Containing or based on a fallacy
Example:
an unsound argument
Synonyms:
fallacious; unsound
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
invalid (having no cogency or legal force)
Derivation:
fallaciousness (result of a fallacy or error in reasoning)
fallacy (a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning)
