circularity
gb/sˈɚkjəlɚɪti/ us/sˈɚkjəlɚɪti/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
C1
property
1
flawed circular reasoning
A problem where an argument seems to prove a point only by already assuming that point is true.
Schéma d’usage :
[the] circularity of [an argument/definition/explanation]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use circularity for any confusing argument; it specifically involves assuming what should be proved.
Synonymes
circular reasoning (More direct and common for the faulty argument itself.)
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begging the question (Traditional logic term for assuming the conclusion, though often used differently in everyday English.)
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tautology (Sometimes overlaps, but more strictly means needless repetition or a statement true by definition.)
Antonymes
sound reasoning (Reasoning that supports its conclusion without such a flaw.)
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independent proof (Evidence or reasoning that does not depend on the conclusion it is meant to prove.)
Collocations
logical circularity
|circularity of reasoning
|circularity of the argument
|avoid circularity
|charge of circularity
|problem of circularity
|accusation of circularity
|epistemic circularity
|circularity in a definition
Thèmes
logic
|argumentation
|academia
Exemples
- The paper was criticized for the circularity of its central argument.
- If the rule is valid only because the rulebook says so, the explanation risks circularity.
- She revised the definition to remove a hidden circularity.
Exemples pédagogiques
- There is circularity in his argument.
- The answer assumes the thing it tries to prove.
Nom
formal
C1
property
2
closed-loop recurrence
The way something goes around in a cycle or returns to where it started.
Schéma d’usage :
[the] circularity of [a process/story/history]
Erreur fréquente :
In this use, circularity means a loop or cycle, not necessarily a physical circle.
Synonymes
cyclicality (Emphasizes regular cycles or recurring patterns.)
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recurrence (Emphasizes repetition, not always a closed-loop structure.)
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loop structure (More concrete and often used for stories, processes, or systems.)
Antonymes
linearity (A straight, sequential movement without returning to the start.)
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progression (Movement forward through stages rather than back into a cycle.)
Collocations
narrative circularity
|structural circularity
|sense of circularity
|circularity of time
|circularity of history
|circularity of the process
|emphasize circularity
|create circularity
|self-reinforcing circularity
Thèmes
patterns
|time
|literature
|systems
Exemples
- The novel's ending repeats its opening scene, creating a strong sense of circularity.
- Many cultures emphasize the circularity of the seasons rather than a straight line of time.
- The policy debate has a frustrating circularity: each proposed solution brings the discussion back to the original problem.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The story has circularity because it ends where it began.
- The seasons show a natural circularity.
Nom
business
C1
abstract
3
sustainable reuse of resources
Using resources again and again instead of throwing them away.
Schéma d’usage :
[product/material/economic] circularity; improve/promote/measure circularity
Erreur fréquente :
This use is linked to the circular economy; it does not simply mean that something is round.
Synonymes
closed-loop resource use (Emphasizes materials flowing back into use rather than becoming waste.)
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circular economy practices (Refers to the broader business and economic model connected with circularity.)
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resource efficiency (Broader term; may include using fewer resources, not necessarily reusing them.)
Antonymes
linear economy (A take-make-dispose model with little reuse.)
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throwaway model (Informal phrase for a system based on short use and disposal.)
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wastefulness (General opposite idea of using resources carelessly.)
Collocations
product circularity
|material circularity
|economic circularity
|circularity strategy
|circularity metrics
|improve circularity
|promote circularity
|design for circularity
|circularity goals
|circularity assessment
Thèmes
sustainability
|business
|environment
|economics
Exemples
- The company redesigned the packaging to improve circularity and reduce landfill waste.
- New regulations ask manufacturers to report on product circularity.
- Designing for circularity means considering repair and recycling from the start.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The brand wants more circularity in its products.
- Recycling can help circularity, but repair is important too.
Nom
technical
C1
property
4
round circle-like shape
How close something's shape is to a circle.
Schéma d’usage :
[the] circularity of [an object/form]
Erreur fréquente :
For everyday objects, roundness is usually more natural than circularity.
Synonymes
roundness (More common and less technical in everyday English.)
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circular shape (Simpler phrase that names the visible form.)
Antonymes
angularity (The quality of having angles rather than a smooth circular shape.)
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elongation (A stretched shape, opposed to being circle-like.)
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irregularity (A shape that is uneven or not regular.)
Collocations
degree of circularity
|measure circularity
|perfect circularity
|near circularity
|geometric circularity
|circularity index
|circularity of the disk
|circularity of the orbit
|lack of circularity
|check circularity
Thèmes
geometry
|design
|shape
Exemples
- The software calculates the circularity of each particle in the image.
- The handmade plate has a pleasing circularity, though it is not perfectly even.
- Engineers checked the circularity of the pipe before installation.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The plate has good circularity.
- The machine measures the circularity of the part.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
circularity
API
GB/sˈɚkjəlɚɪti/
US/sˈɚkjəlɚɪti/
Syllabes et accentuation
cir - cu - lar - ity (4 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: circularity
- Plural: circularity
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