begging the question

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɛɡɪŋ ðə ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/, /-jən/ Hyphenation: beg‧ging the ques‧tion === Noun === begging the question (uncountable) 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. ==== Usage notes ==== In common usage, begging the question has recently become synonymous with “raising the question”; this usage is often proscribed. ==== Synonyms ==== circular argument, circular reasoning (casual usage) hysteron proteron petitio principii ==== Derived terms ==== beg the question ==== Translations ==== === Verb === begging the question present participle and gerund of beg the question. === Further reading === begging the question on Wikipedia.Wikipedia