sophistry

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From Old French sophistrie < Latin sophista < Ancient Greek σοφιστής (wise man) < σοφίζω (sophizō), “‘I am wise’”) < σοφός (sophos), “‘wise’”)

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Singular
sophistry

Plural
countable and uncountable; plural sophistries

sophistry (countable and uncountable; plural sophistries)

  1. (countable) An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so.
  2. (uncountable) The art of using deceptive speech or writing.
  3. (uncountable) Cunning or trickery.

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