sophistry meaning

UK US /ˈsɔfɪstri/ 3 syllables

sophistry (noun): a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone.

Definition of sophistry

  1. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone

    Synonyms: sophism, sophistication

    Type of: fallacy

How to pronounce sophistry

sophistry is pronounced /ˈsɔfɪstri/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in RY · 9-letter words

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