false equivalence

noun

A logical fallacy in which an equivalence is drawn between two subjects based on flawed or false reasoning.

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Meanings

nounfalse equivalence (plural false equivalences)

plural false equivalences

  1. A logical fallacy in which an equivalence is drawn between two subjects based on flawed or false reasoning.
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