Trugschluss
Example: Der Glaube an Magie ist ein häufiger Trugschluss.
Definition
"Trugschluss" is a German noun referring to a logical fallacy or false conclusion derived from incorrect reasoning. It denotes an error in thinking that leads to an invalid or misleading inference, such as believing in magic based on faulty logic.
Etymology
The word "Trugschluss" comes from the German roots "trug" meaning 'deception' or 'illusion' and "schluss" meaning 'conclusion' or 'inference.' It literally translates to 'deceptive conclusion,' highlighting its use to describe fallacious reasoning. Did you know it combines the idea of trickery with reasoning to emphasize the misleading nature of the argument?
Learn to use this word actively
"Trugschluss" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
