English Explanatory Dictionary

ignoratio elenchi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fallacy of presenting an argument that may or may not be logically valid, but fails to address the issue in question.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪɡ.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ ɪˈlɛŋ.kaɪ/ /ˌɪɡ.nəˈɹɑ.tiˌoʊ/ /ɪˈlɛŋ.ki/

Word forms

ignoratio elenchi

Etymology

From Latin ignōrātiō elenchī (“ignorance of the refutation”).

Synonyms

heterozetesis irrelevant conclusion missing the point
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