Vicious circle

noun

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounA situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

2.nounA fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.

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