circularity
/ˌsɜːrkjəˈlærəti/
noun
- The quality or state of being shaped like a circle or ring.
- The circularity of the ancient stone circle amazed the archaeologists.
- The artist admired the perfect circularity of the moon in the painting.
- Engineers tested the circularity of the wheel to ensure it would spin smoothly.
- A situation in which an argument or reasoning goes in a circle, using its conclusion as a premise.
- The student's essay was criticized for its circularity, repeating the same point without new support.
- In logic, circularity makes an argument invalid because it offers no real evidence.
- The politician's argument suffered from circularity, as it assumed what it was trying to prove.
- The principle of reusing resources and minimizing waste in a system, as in a circular economy.
- The city promotes circularity through composting and repair programs.
- Circularity in manufacturing reduces environmental impact by keeping materials in use.
- The company's commitment to circularity means all packaging is recyclable.
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