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Zirkelschluss

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German

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Etymology

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Zirkel (circle) +‎ Schluss (conclusion)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sɪrkəlʃlʊs/, [ˈt͡sɪʁkl̩ʃlʊs]
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Noun

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Zirkelschluss m (strong, genitive Zirkelschlusses, plural Zirkelschlüsse)

  1. begging the question, circular reasoning, circular argument (a type of argument)
    Synonyms: Zirkelbeweis, Kreisschluss, Hysteron-Proteron

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