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a fallacy in logical argumentation
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1. capable of being believed; believable: a credible statement.
2. worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy: a credible witness.
Origin: Latin crēdibilis
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the foundation or basis on which a belief or action rests; reason or cause
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Refutation (counterargument)
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an act of refuting a statement, charge, etc.;disproof.
Origin: Latin refūtātiōn
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a form of argumentation, one of the four modes of discourse; language intended to convince through appeals to reason or emotion. |
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When a writer tries to persuade the audience based on statistics, facts, and reasons. The process of reasoning |
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a party, cause, movement, etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers: |
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the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
Origin: Latin rhētoric, Greek rhētorikḕ
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Information or rumor deliberately spread to help or harm a person, group, or institution |
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the act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance, adoption, or performance.
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