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 Definitions of sophism  [ˈsɒf ɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'sophism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) sophism
a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone.

2.  sophism
any false argument; fallacy.

Etymology:  (1300–50)

Definition of 'sophism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) sophism, sophistry, sophistication
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
Definition of 'sophism' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) sophism
the doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive

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