Antisophistic

/ˌæntisoʊˈfɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by opposition to or refutation of sophistry; relating to arguments against deceptive reasoning.

Etymology

From 'antisophist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic,' which means 'of, relating to, or characterized by.' This scholarly term appears primarily in philosophical discourse.

Kelly Says

Calling an argument 'antisophistic' is actually a high compliment in academic writing—you're claiming your argument is logically sound rather than merely persuasive, tracing back to the ancient philosophers' revolt against tricks of rhetoric.

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