A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
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- (noun) A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
- (noun) A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.
Meanings
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noun A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
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noun A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.
Synonyms
begging the question
circular argument
petitio principii
Antonyms
virtuous circle
Summary
A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
- (noun) A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
- (noun) A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.
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