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vicious circle

The correct spelling is vicious circle.

How to pronounce vicious circle

noun

Say it like: Vis-iow-s s-irc-le

The correct spelling is vicious circle. A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

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Definition

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  1. 1.A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
  2. 2.A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.

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