vorbeireden

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) The condition where a patient answers questions in a way that demonstrates understanding of the question, despite giving a markedly incorrect answer.

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Verb

 * 1) to talk past; to have a misunderstanding
 * 2) to argue without addressing the core matter; to miss the point
 * 1) to argue without addressing the core matter; to miss the point