circular definition en · NOUN
Meanings
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A definition relying directly or indirectly on the term being defined.
Saying that obscenity is indecent and then saying something is indecent if it's obscene is a circular definition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circular definitions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
recursive definition · statement
Translations (9)
ja 循環定義 (definition) · pt definição circular (definition) · cs definice kruhem (definition) · cmn 循環定義 /循环定义 (definition) · sv cirkeldefinition (definition) · es definición circular (definition) · pl błędne koło w definiowaniu (definition) · fi kehämääritelmä (definition) · ro definiție circulară (definition)