"vicious circle principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the vicious circle principle [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=vicious circle principle}} the vicious circle principle
  1. (mathematics) The rule (no longer widely accepted) that no mathematical object or property may be introduced by a definition that depends on the object or property itself. Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-vicious_circle_principle-en-name-Zh104c0O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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