circular definitions

A form of circular definition — A definition relying directly or indirectly on the term being defined.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of circular definition
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APA

circular definitions. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20definitions

MLA

“circular definitions.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20definitions. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “circular definitions,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20definitions.

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