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Cartesian circle

Cartesian circle noun: a supposed error in reasoning attributed to René Descartes. A form of circular argument.

Noun

Cartesian circle (plural Cartesian circles)

  1. A supposed error in reasoning attributed to René Descartes. A form of circular argument.

Forms of Cartesian circle

pluralCartesian circles

Questions about Cartesian circle

What does Cartesian circle mean?
Cartesian circle means a supposed error in reasoning attributed to René Descartes. A form of circular argument.
What part of speech is Cartesian circle?
Cartesian circle is a noun.
What is the plural of Cartesian circle?
The plural of Cartesian circle is Cartesian circles.

Words near Cartesian circle in the dictionary

  1. cartes
  2. cartes anglaises
  3. cartes blanches
  4. cartes de visite
  5. cartesian
  6. Cartesian circle
  7. Cartesian circles
  8. Cartesian closed categories
  9. Cartesian closed category
  10. Cartesian coordinate
  11. cartesian coordinates

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