genetic fallacy

ge·net·ic fal·la·cy

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Definitions of genetic fallacy words

noun genetic fallacy the fallacy of confusing questions of validity and logical order with questions of origin and temporal order. 1
noun genetic fallacy A fallacy of irrelevance where a conclusion is suggested based solely on something or someone's origin rather than its current meaning or context. 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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