"circularism" meaning in English

See circularism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: circular + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|circular|ism}} circular + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} circularism (uncountable)
  1. A circular approach or situation, in which one goes round in circles without making progress. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-circularism-en-noun-pKfRM1iZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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