pseudologic en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English logic English pseudologic From pseudo- (“false”) + logic.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) False logic. A logical argument that deliberately omits an outcome so that a false conclusion is reached.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudologics | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pseudo-logic | alternative | lexicographic |