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How do you spell Fallacy?

Correct spelling

fallacy

Remember FALL + ACY: don't fall for the single L trick!

Why is fallacy spelled this way?

From Latin fallacia, deceit. FALLERE (to deceive). Two L's. A fallacy is deceptive reasoning — logic that tricks you into false conclusions.

Common misspellings of fallacy

fallicyphalacyfalacyphallacy

Example

The politician's argument contained a logical fallacy that undermined his entire position.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fallacy?+
The correct spelling is "fallacy". Remember FALL + ACY: don't fall for the single L trick!
Is it fallicy or fallacy?+
The correct spelling is "fallacy", not "fallicy".

Other commonly misspelled words

discourse discovery discreet discrepancy

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