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- [sof-iz-uh m]
- /ˈsɒf ɪz əm/
- /ˈsɒf.ɪ.zəm/
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- [sof-iz-uh m]
- /ˈsɒf ɪz əm/
Definitions of sophism word
- noun sophism a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone. 1
- noun sophism any false argument; fallacy. 1
- noun sophism an instance of sophistry 0
- noun sophism a clever and plausible but fallacious argument or form of reasoning, whether or not intended to deceive; fallacy or sophistry 0
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Origin of sophism
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin sophisma sophistry < Greek sóphisma orig., acquired skill, method, derivative of sophízesthai to act the sophist, become wise; replacing earlier sophim, Middle English < Middle French sophime < Latin
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Parts of speech for Sophism
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sophism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sophism
noun sophism
- beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
- boondoggle — People sometimes refer to an official organization or activity as a boondoggle when they think it wastes a lot of time and money and does not achieve much.
- casuistry — Casuistry is the use of clever arguments to persuade or trick people.
- cop-out — an act or instance of copping out; reneging; evasion: The governor's platform was a cop-out.
- copout — an act or instance of copping out; reneging; evasion: The governor's platform was a cop-out.
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