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- [sof-uh-stree]
- /ˈsɒf ə stri/
- /ˈsɒf.ɪ.stri/
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- [sof-uh-stree]
- /ˈsɒf ə stri/
Definitions of sophistry word
- noun plural sophistry a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning. 1
- noun plural sophistry a false argument; sophism. 1
- noun sophistry clever but misleading argumentation 1
- uncountable noun sophistry Sophistry is the practice of using clever arguments that sound convincing but are in fact false. 0
- noun sophistry a method of argument that is seemingly plausible though actually invalid and misleading 0
- noun sophistry the art of using such arguments 0
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Origin of sophistry
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sophistrie < Middle French, equivalent to sophistre sophister + -ie -y3
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Parts of speech for Sophistry
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sophistry 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 sophistry
noun sophistry
- amphibology — ambiguity of expression, esp when due to a grammatical construction, as in save rags and waste paper
- casuistry — Casuistry is the use of clever arguments to persuade or trick people.
- chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps
- chicanery — Chicanery is using cleverness to cheat people.
- cop-out — an act or instance of copping out; reneging; evasion: The governor's platform was a cop-out.
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