plural of begging

plural of Beg

A logical fallacy in which a premise of an argument contains a direct or indirect assumption that the conclusion is true; offering a circular argument; circular reasoning.

present participle of beg the question.

(philosophy, logic, law) To engage in the logical fallacy of begging the question (petitio principii). / To sidestep or fail to address a question. / (sometimes proscribed) To raise or prompt a question.

(idiomatic) To offer an opposing opinion humbly. / (idiomatic) To differ (strongly) in interpretation or opinion.

(idiomatic) To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them.

present participle of beg off

Alternative form of go begging

(idiomatic) To be available but wasted, unused, or not actualized.