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Fallacious
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Simple meaning
What does Fallacious mean?
Fallacious means based on bad or false reasoning.
Dictionary definition
Based on false or faulty reasoning.
Example sentences
Fallacious in a sentence
easy
The fallacious claim sounded true at first.
medium
A fallacious argument may confuse readers by using weak logic.
hard
Students learned to identify fallacious reasoning before accepting a conclusion.
Synonyms
Words like Fallacious
falseUse for something not true.
misleadingUse for something that leads people toward a wrong idea.
Antonyms
Opposite words
logicalUse for reasoning that follows clear rules.
soundUse for an argument that is valid and well supported.
Word family
Fallacious word family
Base word
fallacious
adverb
fallaciously
In a way based on faulty reasoning.
noun
fallacy
A mistake in reasoning.
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Practice 1
What does fallacious mean?
Fallacious describes reasoning or claims that are faulty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fallacious?
Fallacious reasoning can mislead people.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fallacious?
Logical reasoning is clear and valid, unlike fallacious reasoning.
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