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Definition fallacy in American English

fallacy noun

noun
/ˈfæləsi/
1

an idea or belief that is false but that many people think is true

Synonyms and related words
thought idea belief
2

a mistake in an argument or idea that makes it false

Example

The new study shows the fallacy in previous reasoning.

Synonyms and related words
fail miscommunication error
Definition fallacy in American English