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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sophism

/sɒfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sophism mean?

noun

A philosophical doctrine or theory, especially one that is considered to be false or misleading. A clever but fallacious argument or line of reasoning.

Example

"The professor's use of sophism in his lecture was impressive, but ultimately unconvincing."

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