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specious argument

/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/

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/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/C1formal
  • ruАргумент, который на первый взгляд кажется правильным или логичным, но на самом деле вводит в заблуждение, обманчив или основан на ложных рассуждениях.

An argument that appears to be correct or logical at first glance but is actually misleading, deceptive, or based on false reasoning.

  1. Misleading reasoningC1formal

    An argument that appears to be correct or logical but is actually false or deceptive.

    ruЛожное умозаключение

    • His specious argument convinced many people, but it was based on flawed data.
    • The politician used a specious argument to justify the new policy.
    • Don't be fooled by a specious argument that sounds good but lacks evidence.