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Fallacious for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: fə'leɪʃəs

What does Fallacious really mean?

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Alright, so "fallacious" is a big word, but I'm here to help break it down for you. When something is fallacious, it means it is mistaken or based on a false idea. It's kind of like when you think something is true, but then you find out that it's actually not true at all. It's like a trick or a mistake in thinking.

For example, let's say you hear a rumor about your favorite dessert being back in stock at the store and you get excited, but then you go to the store and find out that it was just a fallacious rumor. It means that the information was not true, and you were tricked into believing it.

Another way to think about "fallacious" is that it's like a bait that looks really delicious, but when you go to eat it, you realize it's not really what you thought it was. It's like a false promise or a misleading idea.

So, to sum it up, "fallacious" is all about something that seems true or logical but is actually based on a mistake or a false idea. It's like a trick or a misunderstanding that leads you to believe something that isn't really accurate. I hope that makes sense!

Revised and Fact checked by Emily Johnson on 2023-12-13 17:21:46

Fallacious In a sentece

Learn how to use Fallacious inside a sentece

  • The fallacious argument that all old people are wise and kind just because they are old.
  • Her belief that all men are stronger than women is fallacious and not based on real evidence.
  • The fallacious idea that all rich people are happy and have perfect lives is not true.
  • It is fallacious to assume that all politicians are corrupt just because of a few bad apples.
  • The fallacious claim that all students who get good grades are naturally smart and don’t have to work hard.

Fallacious Synonyms

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Fallacious Similar Words

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