Dilution Fallacy

When a word is forcefully broadened to the point where it loses its purpose, not through natural evolution, but for the sake of inclusion or ideology. Broadening something so much it renders its purpose non existent or lesser as a result.

“The sky is grey”

“What? It’s blue!”

“Grey just means any color that isn’t white!””

“That’s just a dilution fallacy, grey means a specific color, spontaneously ditching that for your opinion is insane!”

Alternatively:

“Let Timmy have a drivers license!”

“But he can’t drive!”

“Don’t worry, drivers licenses are meant to include everyone! It just means anyone with an interest in qualifying for driving!”

“That’s just a dilution fallacy, it no longer means what it’s supposed to!”

Dilution Fallacy by NathanMcCulley June 12, 2025