al·o·gism
| \ ˈaləˌjizəm \
plural -s
Definition of alogism
1
: anything that is contrary or indifferent to logic
specifically
: an irrational statement or piece of reasoning
2
: a view that denies to thought a place in the valid and final apprehension of reality
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“Alogism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alogism. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of alogism was in 1679
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