A specious reason, ground, or argument; a pretext. Also in non-count use. Cf. phrases 2, phrases 6. Now somewhat archaic.
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| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > dissimulation, pretence > semblance, outward show > [noun] > specious quality > statement exhibiting (3) coloura1393 A specious reason, ground, or argument; a pretext. Also in non-count use. Cf. phrases 2, phrases 6. Now somewhat archaic. plausible1654 That which is plausible; a plausible argument or statement; also occasionally (with the and plural agreement) plausible or specious people as a class. plausibility1660 A plausible or convincing argument, statement, etc. Frequently with implication of speciousness. |
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