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Uncommonvicious 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
noun
- 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.A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.
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