Vagueness

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Countermeasure 4 Category 5 Subfallacies 6 External Links 7 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Unnecessary Vagueness

Explanation

Using a term that has fuzzy boundaries as if it hadn't.

Countermeasure

Explaining how the term is vague.

Category

• Fallacy of Distraction
• Conceptual Fallacy

Subfallacies

• Fake Precision
• Idiosyncratic Language
• Middle Puzzle Part
• Slippery Slope

External Links

• Fallacy Files [1]

Examples in creationist arguments

See also the examples in the subfallacies.