conceptual fallacy

noun

A fallacy due to a misunderstanding or misapplication of concepts, or of the relationships between concepts.

Meanings

nounconceptual fallacy (plural conceptual fallacies)

plural conceptual fallacies

  1. A fallacy due to a misunderstanding or misapplication of concepts, or of the relationships between concepts.

Translations

Finnish ajatusvirhe
  • ajatusvirhetype of fallacy
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