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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