fallacy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /fæl̩ɪəɔ/

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Noun

Singular fallacy

Plural fallacies

1. (countable) A fallacy is a false or wrong conclusion.

   The argument "$A=B$; $B=C$. Thus, $A=D$" is a fallacy, for D was not mentioned before.