Sophism

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːfɪzəm/

Definitions of sophism

noun a fallacious argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the sophism in that argument.

A2 The politician used sophisms to manipulate the audience.

B1 The teacher explained the concept of sophism in philosophy class.

B2 The debate was filled with logical fallacies and sophisms.

C1 His ability to deconstruct sophisms in complex texts is impressive.

C2 The philosopher's book delves deep into the intricacies of sophism in rhetoric.

Examples of sophism in a Sentence

formal The philosopher dismantled the sophism presented by his opponent with logical reasoning.

informal Don't fall for that sophism, it's just a trick to deceive you.

slang That sophism is total BS, don't believe a word of it.

figurative Her argument was like a sophisticated dance of sophisms, weaving in and out of logic and reason.

Grammatical Forms of sophism

• past tense: sophismed
• plural: sophisms
• comparative: more sophistical
• superlative: most sophistical
• present tense: sophism
• future tense: will sophism
• perfect tense: has sophismed
• continuous tense: is sophisming
• singular: sophism
• positive degree: sophism
• infinitive: to sophism
• gerund: sophisming
• participle: sophismed

Origin and Evolution of sophism

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sophism' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'sophisma', meaning a fallacious argument or clever device.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sophism' has come to be associated with deceptive or misleading arguments, often used to deceive or manipulate others.