strange loop en · NOUN
Meanings
- A situation where, by moving only upwards or downwards through a hierarchical system, one finds oneself back where one started. These loops often involve self-reference and paradox.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strange loops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Efron's dice · Droste effect · ouroboros · mise en abyme · chicken-or-egg question · Russell's paradox