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Fallacy
01
a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true
Grammatical Information
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Composition
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Plural form
fallacies
Examples
The belief that all politicians are corrupt because a few have been involved in scandals is a fallacy, as it relies on a hasty generalization and ignores the many politicians who act with integrity.
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fallacious
fallacy
