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Paralogy

Paralogy \Pa*ral"o*gy\, n. [Gr. paralogi`a; para` beside, beyond + lo`gos reason.] False reasoning; paralogism.

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paralogy

n. 1 (context logic English) paralogism 2 (context biology English) A paralogous relationship

Usage examples of "paralogy".

When the thing is maintained, not as a mere windy sentimentality, but with some notion of carrying it logically, the result is invariably a display of paralogy so absurd that it becomes pathetic.