pa·ral·o·gism (p -r l -j z m)n. A fallacious or illogical argument or conclusion. [Late Latin paralogismus, from Greek paralogismos, from paralogos, unreasonable : para-, beyond; see para-1 + logos, reason; see leg- in Indo-European roots.] pa·ral o·gist n.pa·ral o·gistic adj. |
paralogism, paralogy, paralogia
a method or process of reasoning which contradicts logical rules or formulas, especially the use of a faulty syllogism (the formal fallacy). — paralogist, n. — paralogistic, adj.
See also: Argumentation
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| Noun | 1. | paralogism - an unintentionally invalid argument fallacy, false belief - a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning |
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