About The Word Ignoratio elenchi

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Ignoratio elenchi

Ignoratio elenchi Meaning & Definition
Ignoratio elenchi Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ignoratio elenchi?

[n] the logical fallacy of supposing that an argument proving an irrelevant point has proved the point at issue

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See Also | logical fallacy

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