English Explanatory Dictionary

begging the question

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A logical fallacy in which a premise of an argument contains a direct or indirect assumption that the conclusion is true; offering a circular argument; circular reasoning.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of beg the question.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛɡɪŋ ðə ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /-jən/ en-us-begging the question.ogg

Word forms

begging the question

Synonyms

circular argument circular reasoning hysteron proteron petitio principii

Derived words

beg the question
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