Meaning

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  1. A definition relying directly or indirectly on the term being defined.

    Saying that obscenity is indecent and then saying something is indecent if it's obscene is a circular definition.

Examples

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  1. Islam is a religion practiced by Muslims. Muslims are people who practice Islam. This circular definition is the best we've got.

    ruИслам – религия, которую исповедуют мусульмане. Мусульмане – люди, исповедующие ислам. Это тавтологическое определение – лучшее, что у нас есть.

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