Circularities

/ˌsɜːrkjəˈlærɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'circularity': instances or qualities of being circular in shape, form, reasoning, or meaning.

Etymology

From 'circular' plus '-ity' (from Latin '-itas'), a suffix that makes abstract nouns from adjectives, plus the plural '-ies.' The root 'circulus' (Latin for circle) is ancient.

Kelly Says

When people say 'that's circular reasoning,' they're using a logic term that reveals a fundamental problem: if your proof depends on your conclusion, you've gone in a loop and proven nothing!

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