Meanings
nounCartesian circle (plural Cartesian circles)
plural Cartesian circles
- A supposed error in reasoning attributed to René Descartes. A form of circular argument.
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Cartesian circle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cartesian%20circle
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