pseudologic

False logic. A logical argument that deliberately omits an outcome so that a false conclusion is reached.

Noun

  1. False logic. A logical argument that deliberately omits an outcome so that a false conclusion is reached.

Origin

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English logic English pseudologic From pseudo- (“false”) + logic.

Forms

pseudologics pseudo-logic

Related

strawman