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Noun CEFR B2
ˌɪɡ.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ ɪˈlɛŋ.kaɪ

Definitions

The fallacy of presenting an argument that may or may not be logically valid, but fails to address the issue in question.

uncountable

Equivalents

Português ignoratio elenchi

CEFR level

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

ignoration ignore Ignored ignoree ignorelist ignorement

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