Definition of Petitio principii

1. Noun. The logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question.

Exact synonyms: Petitio
Generic synonyms: Logical Fallacy

Definition of Petitio principii

1. Noun. (philosophy logic uncountable) The logical fallacy of begging the question. ¹

2. Noun. (philosophy logic countable) A particular argument which commits the fallacy of begging the question; a circular argument. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Petitio Principii

petit mal
petit mal epilepsy
petit mal seizure
petit point
petit pois
petite
petite bourgeoisie
petite marmite
petite mutant
petitely
petiteness
petitenesses
petites
petitgrain
petitio
petitio principii (current term)
petition
petitionarily
petitionary
petitioned
petitionee
petitionees
petitioner
petitioners
petitioning
petitions
petitjeanite
petitory
petless

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