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specious argument

/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/

Tradução: Argumento que à primeira vista parece correto ou lógico, mas que na verdade engana, é falacioso ou se baseia em raciocínio falso.

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/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/C1formal
  • ptArgumento que à primeira vista parece correto ou lógico, mas que na verdade engana, é falacioso ou se baseia em raciocínio falso.

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.

    ptArgumento falacioso

    • 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.