fallacy

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fallacy

Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling of "fallacy" is: ˈfæləsi

Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

  • ˈfal:

    • f: voiceless labiodental fricative

    • æ: near-open front unrounded vowel

    • l: alveolar lateral approximant

  • ə: mid-central vowel

  • si:

    • s: voiceless alveolar sibilant

    • ɪ: near-close near-front unrounded vowel

Word Form Variations

The word "fallacy" is a singular noun.

The plural form of "fallacy" is "fallacies".

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

Definition: A false or mistaken idea; an erroneous argument.

  • Synonyms: misconception, delusion, error, mistake, blunder

  • Antonyms: truth, fact, reality, verity

Example: The idea that the Earth is flat is a common fallacy.

Examples of Use

1. Academic Textbooks and Articles:

  • "The author commits a common fallacy of appealing to authority." (A college-level textbook on critical thinking)

  • "The ad hominem fallacy is a common tactic used in political debates." (A scholarly article on logical fallacies)

2. Newspapers and Magazines:

  • "The columnist's argument is riddled with logical fallacies." (The New York Times)

  • "The politician's claim is based on a false dichotomy fallacy." (The Washington Post)

3. Online Publications and Blogs:

  • "The conspiracy theorist's post is full of logical fallacies." (A fact-checking blog)

  • "The YouTuber's video relies on the appeal to emotion fallacy." (A tech review blog)

4. Entertainment Media:

  • "You're committing the ad hominem fallacy again, Sherlock!" (A Sherlock Holmes adaptation)

  • "That's a classic straw man argument." (A debate scene in a TV show)

5. General Public Discourse:

  • "That's a fallacy! You're not making sense." (A casual conversation)

  • "Don't fall for that fallacy; it's a common trick." (A social media post)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Fallacy

  1. "The greatest fallacy of our time is that the only things worth knowing are those which can be measured." — Anonymous

  2. "A fallacy repeated a thousand times does not make it truth." — Anonymous

  3. "Beware of the fallacy that all opinions are equally valid; only those rooted in truth deserve respect." — Anonymous

  4. "The fallacy of power: it’s easy to believe you’re strong when you control others, harder when you control yourself." — Anonymous

  5. "One of the most persistent fallacies is the idea that ignorance is bliss." — Anonymous

  6. "The fallacy of thinking that noise is evidence of progress." — Anonymous

  7. "Nothing is more misleading than the common fallacy that the voice of the majority is the voice of reason." — Anonymous

  8. "The fallacy of focusing only on the destination and ignoring the journey." — Anonymous

  9. "The fallacy of believing that what is old is automatically wise." — Anonymous

  10. "The greatest fallacy is that success is final and failure is fatal—both are only steps on the path." — Anonymous

Etymology

The word "fallacy" comes from the Latin word "fallacia," which means "deception" or "trickery." So, when we talk about a fallacy, we're really talking about a mistake in thinking or a false idea that can trick us into believing something that isn't true.

The first known use of the word "fallacy" in English was in the 15th century. Back then, it was used to describe a mistake in logic or reasoning.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Fallacy

  • While "fallacy" isn't commonly used in everyday idioms, we can explore some phrases that relate to the concept of false beliefs or incorrect reasoning:

    1. "A fallacy of logic": This phrase directly refers to a mistake in reasoning.

    2. "A common misconception": This phrase refers to a widely held false belief.

    3. "A red herring": This idiom refers to something that distracts attention from the main issue.

    4. "A straw man argument": This idiom refers to a misrepresentation of someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

    5. "A slippery slope": This idiom refers to the idea that a small action will lead to a chain of events with negative consequences.

    While these phrases don't directly use the word "fallacy," they all relate to the concept of incorrect reasoning or false beliefs.

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Source Information

Definition of fallacy from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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