German

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Etymology

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Zirkel (circle) +‎ Beweis (proof)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈtsɪʁkl̩bəˌvaɪ̯s]

Noun

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Zirkelbeweis m (strong, genitive Zirkelbeweises, plural Zirkelbeweise)

  1. circular argument (a type of argument)
    Synonym: Zirkelschluss

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