Word meaning
fallacy
noun · FAL-uh-see
What does fallacy mean?
Fallacy means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound reasoning.
Fallacy in a sentence
“It's a fallacy that you lose most of your body heat through your head.”
Synonyms for fallacy
- misconception
- myth
- error
Where does fallacy come from?
From Latin fallere, "to deceive."
How to remember fallacy
- Say it out loud a few times: FAL-uh-see.
- Write one sentence of your own using fallacy, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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