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genetic fallacy

Noun CEFR B2

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A fallacy of irrelevance where a conclusion is suggested based solely on something or someone's origin rather than its current meaning or context.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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