Circularity

Circularity
Circularity Cir`cu*lar"i*ty, n. [LL. circularitas.] The quality or state of being circular; a circular form. [1913 Webster]

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  • circularity — circular ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the form of a circle. 2) Logic (of an argument) false because already containing an assumption of what is to be proved. 3) (of a letter or advertisement) for distribution to a large number of people. ► NOUN ▪ a… …   English terms dictionary

  • circularity — noun see circular I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • circularity — See circular. * * * …   Universalium

  • circularity — noun a) The state of being circular b) A circular object, form or argument …   Wiktionary

  • circularity — Synonyms and related words: aduncity, apparent soundness, aquilinity, arching, arcuation, casuistry, circling, circuition, circuitousness, circuitry, circulation, circumambience, circumambiency, circumambulation, circumflexion, circumlocution,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • circularity — cir|cu|lar|i|ty [ ,sɜrkjə lerəti ] noun uncount a situation in which a series of causes and effects leads you back to the original cause, producing an argument that does not mean anything …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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