ΣΟΦΙΣΤΗΡΙΑ, σοφιστηρια
SOPHISTĒRIA, sophistēria
Sounds Like: so-fis-TEE-ree-ah
Translations: sophistry, a sophistry, cunning device, trickery, a trickery
From the root: ΣΟΦΙΣΤΗΡΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to sophistry, which is the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving. It can also denote a cunning device or trickery. It describes a method or practice that appears wise or logical but is actually misleading or deceptive.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:3
From the same root
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