Definition of sophistry Sophistry
soph•ist•ry
We found 7 definitions of sophistry from 4 different sources.
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What does sophistry mean?
WordNet
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| sophistry - a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone | ||
| sophism, sophistication | ||
| fallacy, false belief a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning | ||
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Wiktionary 
- sophistry (Noun)
An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so. - sophistry (Noun)
The art of using deceptive speech or writing. - sophistry (Noun)
Cunning or trickery.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- sophistry (n.)
The art or process of reasoning; logic. - sophistry (n.)
The practice of a sophist; fallacious reasoning; reasoning sound in appearance only.
Part of speech
🔤- sophistry, noun, singular of sophistries.
