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Etymological fallacy

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe argument that a word is defined solely by its etymology and that its customary usage can therefore be incorrect.

Synonyms

genetic fallacy circular argument logical fallacy equivocation fallacy definist fallacy false equivalence ignoratio elenchi retrospective determinism argumentum ad ignorantiam argument from incredulity naturalistic fallacy

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