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Софізм
Софізм is a masculine noun for a deliberately deceptive argument that looks valid. Ukrainian distinguishes it from паралогізм, an unintentional error in reasoning. The word carries a clear accusation of bad faith.
Examples in context
Це не доказ, а софізм.
This is not a proof but a sophism.
Давній софізм досі вводить в оману.
The ancient sophism still misleads.
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