noncircular
- adjective
- /nɒnˈsɜːrkjələr/
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no circular
- To convince the audience, he presented a noncircular line of reasoning supported by facts.
Examples
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The argument presented was clearly noncircular.
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A noncircular explanation relies on evidence rather than repeating the original claim.
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The professor praised her noncircular argument for its clarity and independence from assumptions.
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This method is noncircular and straightforward.
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The research team adopted a noncircular approach to improve the quality of their arguments, ensuring that their conclusions were supported by valid evidence.
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In philosophy, a noncircular argument is essential for establishing a sound basis for any theory, as it does not rely on assumptions that merely restate the conclusion.
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For the debate to be constructive, each speaker must present noncircular reasoning that clearly demonstrates their points without relying on flawed logic.
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A way to show something is true by using known facts and simple logical steps
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Etymology
The word noncircular is made of non- 'not' and circular 'like a circle', so a noncircular argument does not 'go in a circle' or use its own claim as proof but stands on independent facts.