circular argument

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Definition of circular argument in English English dictionary

An argument which commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove

Related Terms

circular arguments

plural form of circular argument

Hyphenation

cir·cu·lar ar·gu·ment

Turkish pronunciation

sırkyılır ärgyımınt

Synonyms

begging the question, petitio principii

Pronunciation

/ˈsərkyələr ˈärgyəmənt/ /ˈsɜrkjəlɜr ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/