Examples Help! What is the definition of Fallacy?
How do you define Fallacy? What is a Fallacy? An ideal free Educational Resource for Teachers, Students, Colleges and Schools for English Grammar terminology, other parts of speech and Literary Terms. The meaning is as follows:
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English Grammar Definition
A term for a logically unsound argument.
Based on false logic or reasoning a fallacy is an argument which seems to be correct but which contains at least one error and consequently produces a final statement which is wrong.
The error in the argument is usually difficult to find.
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What is the Origin of Fallacy?
What is the origin of the word? The word derives from the Latin word 'fallacia' meaning to deceive. The plural of the word is: Fallacies. Fallacies are generally been placed in three categories: - a material fallacy which is misstatement of facts
- a verbal fallacy which is the improper use of words
- a logical fallacy which consists of a mistake in the process of inference
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