Template:Circular definition
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Usage
[edit]This is an inline template for marking a circular definition, where a term is defined directly or indirectly using itself. For example:
- “A tree is a tree.”
- “A circular definition is a definition that is circular.”
- “An oak tree is a tree grown from an acorn; an acorn is a seed which grows an oak tree.”
{{Circular definition|date={{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}}
Inline usage:
{{Circular definition|text=the definition uses the term itself}}
Parameters
[edit]| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
reason |
Explanation of why the definition is circular (shown as tooltip text) |
text |
The specific text to which the tag applies (inline use) |
date |
Month and year the tag was added |
pre-text |
Text displayed before the tag |
post-text |
Text displayed after the tag |
TemplateData
[edit]This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Circular definition in articles based on its TemplateData.
TemplateData for Circular definition
Marks a definition that is circular, defining a term using itself or an equivalent form.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason | reason | Explanation of why the definition is circular | Line | optional |
| Affected text | text | The specific text to which the tag applies | Line | optional |
| Month and year | date | no description
| Line | suggested |
See also
[edit]- {{Circular}}
- {{Definition needed}}
- {{Vague}}
- {{Clarify}}
