"ignoratio elenchi" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌɪɡ.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ ɪˈlɛŋ.kaɪ/, /ˌɪɡ.nəˈɹɑ.tiˌoʊ/, /ɪˈlɛŋ.ki/
Etymology: From Latin ignōrātiō elenchī (“ignorance of the refutation”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|ignōrātiō elenchī|t=ignorance of the refutation}} Latin ignōrātiō elenchī (“ignorance of the refutation”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} ignoratio elenchi (uncountable)
  1. The fallacy of presenting an argument that may or may not be logically valid, but fails to address the issue in question. Wikipedia link: ignoratio elenchi Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Logic, Logical fallacies Synonyms: heterozetesis [obsolete], irrelevant conclusion, missing the point

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