C2nounformallanguagescience
US/ˈfæl.ə.si/
UK/ˈfæl.ə.si/
a common belief that is false, or an argument based on faulty reasoning
In context
It's a fallacy that you need to be rich to travel.
The idea that older people can't learn technology is a complete fallacy.
Your argument contains a logical fallacy: one case doesn't prove a rule.
Words that go with fallacy
adjective + noun
- common fallacyIt's a common fallacy that bats are blind.
- logical fallacyAttacking the speaker instead of the idea is a logical fallacy.
- popular fallacyA popular fallacy says we only use 10% of our brains.
- complete fallacyThe claim that cheaper is always better is a complete fallacy.
noun + noun
- gambler's fallacyBelieving a win is 'due' after many losses is the gambler's fallacy.