False Equivalence Pronunciation: /fɔːls ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ (FAWLS ih-KWIV-uh-lens) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A logical fallacy in which two things are inaccurately presented as morally, logically, or factually equivalent when significant differences actually exist. False equivalence is often used to draw misleading comparisons or to downplay important distinctions between people, events, or ideas.
Example: Claiming the sun and the flame on a candle are the same because they both give off heat and radiate light is a false equivalence; they are vastly different in scale, source, and power.