SPECIOUSNESS Crossword Clue
SPECIOUSNESS Crossword Clue
We know 5 solutions for: SPECIOUSNESS
Synonyms for SPECIOUSNESS
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Crossword Puzzle Infos
The term 'speciousness' refers to the quality of being superficially plausible or attractive, but actually wrong. The crossword solutions for this term are FALLACY (7 letters), EQUIVOCATION (12 letters), DELUSION (8 letters), CASUISTRY (9 letters), and SOPHISTRY (9 letters). FALLACY is an incorrect argument in logic or rhetoric which undermines an argument's logical validity. EQUIVOCATION is the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or mislead. DELUSION is a false belief or opinion held despite evidence to the contrary. CASUISTRY is the application of general ethical principles to particular cases. Finally, SOPHISTRY is the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving. All of these terms refer to forms of reasoning which appear to be valid, but are actually flawed.