Meaning of ouroboric | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Self-referring, self-reflexive, self-consuming; recursive
2. Relating to the Ouroboros, a snake eating its own tail.

Equivalents

Examples

“What could be more ouroboric than members of the media who specialize in blaming the media.”

“Going back in time and becoming one's own⟳ grandfather is a rather ouroboric endeavour”

“Like⟳ the ouroboric serpent which bites its own⟳ tail, the spinal column brings the mysteries of language and sexuality, mouth and genitals together.”

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