fallacious

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective containing or based on a fallacy
  2. adjective intended to deceive; ; ; - S.T.Coleridge
  3. adjective based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information

Etymology

From Middle English fallacious; equivalent to fallacy + -ous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unsound

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