sophism
noun
soph·ism
ˈsä-ˌfi-zəm 
1
: an argument apparently correct in form but actually invalid
especially
: such an argument used to deceive
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of sophism was
in the 15th century
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“Sophism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sophism. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
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sophism
noun
soph·ism
ˈsäf-ˌiz-əm
: a misleading argument that seems reasonable
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