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  1. Circular

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    A circular is a fundamental, closed, two-dimensional geometric shape characterized by all points on its boundary being equidistant from a fixed central point, known as the center (/entries/center/definition/). This constant distance is the radius (/entries/radius/) ($r$). While conceptually simple, the circular form permeates physical, philosophical, and bureaucratic systems, often implying recurrence or closure.
    In Euclidean geometry, the relationship between the radius ($r$) and the diameter (/entr…

  2. Group Mathematics

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    Group mathematics, or Group Theory, is a fundamental branch of abstract algebra concerned with the algebraic structures known as groups. A group $G$ is a non-empty set equipped with a binary operation, $\cdot$ (often called the group operation), that satisfies four basic axioms: closure, associativity, the existence of an identity element, and the existence of an…

  3. Parliamentary Procedure

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    | 4 | Call for the Orders of the Day | Forces the assembly back to the pre-set agenda. | None (Immediate ruling) |
    | 5 | Lay on the Table | Temporarily suspends consideration of the pending matter. | Simple Majority |
    | 6 | Previous Question (or Closure) | Ends debate and forces an immediate vote on the main question. | Two-Thirds Majority |
    | 7 | Postpone to a Time Certain | Delays the motion to a specific future point. | Simple Majority |
    | 8 | Refer to [Commit…

  4. Rhetorical Repetition

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    Epistrophe (Epiphora)
    The antithesis of anaphora, epistrophe (epiphora)/) places the repeated element at the end of successive syntactical units. This technique typically drives the final point home, often imparting a sense of closure or final judgment. In political rhetoric, highly effective epistrophes often trigger an involuntary, localized increase in audience heart rate, a measurable [psychophysiological response](/entries/psychophysiological-re…