petitio principii
The logical fallacy of begging the questionThe logical fallacy of begging the question (i.e., "assuming the conclusion").
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The logical fallacy of begging the question (i.e., "assuming the conclusion").
the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question
(countable)A particular argument which commits the fallacy of begging the question; a circular argument.
Origin
From Latin petītiō prīncipiī (literally “an assumption from the beginning”), calque of AncFrom Latin petītiō prīncipiī (literally “an assumption from the beginning”), calque of Ancient Greek τὸ ἐν ἀρχῇ αἰτεῖσθαι (tò en arkhēî aiteîsthai, “to assume from the beginning”).
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Forms
plural: petitio principiis| Singular | petitio principii |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question:petitio
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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