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soph•ism
(sof'iz•um),
—n.
1. a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.
2. any false argument; fallacy.
(sof'iz•um),
—n.
1. a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.
2. any false argument; fallacy.