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fallacious

adjective

fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

Meaning

Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.

based on a mistaken belief; logically unsound

His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.

false, misleading, deceptive, erroneous

Entry 1

false, misleading, deceptive

Entry 2

misleading, false, erroneous, deceptive

logical, truthful, valid, sound

Entry 1

logical, truthful, valid

Entry 2

truthful, valid, sound

fallacious argument, fallacious belief, fallacious reasoning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;

not moving or making a sound

Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).