noun Download 🔗Share A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric. Examples : "The debate club employed sophism to train its members, teaching them to construct convincing arguments even when their initial positions were weak. " philosophy education logic language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive. Examples : "His argument that skipping class to study independently would improve his grades was a clever sophism, designed to hide the fact that he simply wanted to sleep in. " philosophy logic communication language mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An intentional fallacy. Examples : "The politician's speech was full of sophism; he twisted the facts to make his actions seem justifiable. " philosophy logic language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A denomination in Islam emphasizing mysticism, asceticism and music. Examples : "While studying Islamic religious traditions, Aisha learned about Sufism and its focus on achieving spiritual connection through practices like meditation and devotional music. " religion philosophy theology culture music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading