ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ouroboric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɔɹəˈbɔɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ouroboric is an adjective meaning Self-referring, self-reflexive, self-consuming; recursive.

Meaning

Self-referring, self-reflexive, self-consuming; recursive.

More Meanings

  1. Relating to the Ouroboros, a snake eating its own tail.

Example Sentences

Going back in time and becoming one's own grandfather is a rather ouroboric endeavour
What could be more ouroboric than members of the media who specialize in blaming the media.
Like the ouroboric serpent which bites its own tail, the spinal column brings the mysteries of language and sexuality, mouth and genitals together.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-referential, self-describing, omphalocentric, reflexive, autocritical, selfsome.

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