sophistry
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[edit] Etymology
From Old French sophistrie, from Latin sophista, from Ancient Greek σοφιστής (wise man), from σοφίζω (sophizō, “I am wise”), from σοφός (sophos, “wise”)
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sophistry (countable and uncountable; plural sophistries)
- (countable) An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so.
- (uncountable) The art of using deceptive speech or writing.
- (uncountable) Cunning or trickery.
[edit] Translations
- Polish: sofistyka f.
