paralogist

[puh-ral-uh-jist]

paralogist Definition

a person who makes illogical or irrelevant arguments; a sophist.

Using paralogist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paralogist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The paralogist tried to convince the audience with his flawed reasoning.

  • Example

    She was accused of being a paralogist because of her tendency to make irrelevant arguments.

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Summary: paralogist in Brief

A 'paralogist' [puh-ral-uh-jist] is someone who makes illogical or irrelevant arguments, also known as a sophist. It is often used to describe someone who tries to convince others with flawed reasoning.