fallacious

English

Etymology

fallacy + -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

fallacious (comparative more fallacious, superlative most fallacious)

  1. Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
  2. Deceptive or misleading.

Usage notes

  • Nouns often used with "fallacious": argument, reasoning, etc.

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Further reading

  • fallacious in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • fallacious in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • fallacious at OneLook Dictionary Search
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