circular definition

cir·cu·lar def·i·ni·tion

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Definitions of circular definition words

noun circular definition a definition in which the definiendum (the expression being defined) or a variant of it appears in the definiens (the expression that defines it). 1
noun circular definition (semantics) A definition relying directly or indirectly on the term being defined. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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