fallacy

noun
UK: /ˈfæləsi/
US: /ˈfæləsi/

  1. A false idea or belief.

    1. It's a fallacy to think money brings happiness.
    2. The belief that all rich people are happy is a common fallacy.

  2. A mistake in reasoning; a flaw that makes an argument invalid.

    1. His argument contains a logical fallacy.
    2. The politician's speech was full of one fallacy after another.

Synonyms

delusion illusion error sophism misconception

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fallacy" in English means: A false idea or belief., A mistake in reasoning; a flaw that makes an argument invalid..

The phonetic transcription of "fallacy" is /ˈfæləsi/ in British English and /ˈfæləsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fallacy": delusion, illusion, error, sophism, misconception.

Example usage of "fallacy": "It's a fallacy to think money brings happiness.". More examples on the page.