paralogize Definition
- 1to draw conclusions that do not follow logically from a given set of assumptions
- 2to reason falsely; to make erroneous conclusions
Using paralogize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paralogize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He paralogized when he assumed that all dogs can fly because he saw a flying dog in a movie.
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She paralogized when she concluded that all men are dishonest because her ex-boyfriend cheated on her.
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The politician paralogized when he claimed that his opponent was responsible for the economic recession without any evidence.
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The detective paralogized when he accused the wrong person of the crime based on circumstantial evidence.
paralogize Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for paralogize
- misconstrue
- misinterpret
- misjudge
- misreason
- misconclude
Phrases with paralogize
a piece of illogical or fallacious reasoning, especially one that appears superficially logical or that the speaker believes to be logical
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His argument was based on a paralogism that he couldn't defend when questioned.
characterized by or exhibiting paralogism; illogical
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Her paralogical reasoning led her to a false conclusion.
a person who engages in paralogism; a person who draws false conclusions
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He is a notorious paralogist who often misleads people with his flawed reasoning.
Origins of paralogize
from Greek 'para-' meaning 'beside' + 'logos' meaning 'reason'
Summary: paralogize in Brief
The verb 'paralogize' [puh-ral-uh-jahyz] means to draw conclusions that do not follow logically from a given set of assumptions or to reason falsely. It is often used to describe illogical reasoning that leads to erroneous conclusions, as in 'He paralogized when he assumed that all dogs can fly because he saw a flying dog in a movie.' 'Paralogize' has related words like 'paralogism,' which refers to a piece of illogical reasoning, and 'paralogical,' which describes something characterized by paralogism.
