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galileo fallacy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables
galileo -fal-la-cy
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or persecuted.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Named after Galileo Galilei, who was persecuted by the Church for his beliefs.

Inflected Forms

Galileo fallacies (plural)

Synonyms

Galileo gambit

Questions

What does galileo fallacy mean?
A fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or persecuted.
Where does galileo fallacy come from?
Named after Galileo Galilei, who was persecuted by the Church for his beliefs.

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