Rechercher
Vicious circle
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔː sˈaɪkəl/
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔːɹ sˈaɪkəl/Vicious circle
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cercle vicieux, spirale vicieuse
a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "vicious circle" and when to use it?
The idiom "vicious circle" is used to refer to a self-perpetuating or self-reinforcing sequence of events or situations where one problem leads to another, and these issues continue to worsen each other in an unending loop. Its origin is related to the idea of a circle with harmful qualities, where each part of the circle reinforces the negative impact of the others.
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cercle vicieux, cercle infernal
an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
vicious (circle|cycle)
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