Trugschluss

fallacy, false conclusion

noun TROOK-shlus Rare

Also means

erroneous inference

Usage Note

Trugschluss is the logical or cognitive term for a fallacious argument or misleading conclusion: einem Trugschluss erliegen = to fall victim to a fallacy. Used in philosophy, logic, and everyday reasoning discussions.

Examples

"Die Annahme, dass Korrelation Kausalität bedeutet, ist ein häufiger Trugschluss."

Natural Translation

The assumption that correlation implies causation is a common fallacy.

Literal Translation

The assumption that correlation causality means is a frequent fallacy.

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