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virtuous circle

n.
A condition in which a favorable circumstance or result gives rise to another that subsequently supports the first. Also called virtuous cycle.

[Modeled on vicious circle.]
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virtuous circle

n
a recurring cycle of events with each one having a beneficial effect on the next
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virtuous circle

npositiver Kreislauf m, → Circulus virtuosus m; the virtuous circle of investment and growthdie positive Auswirkung von Investitionen auf das Wachstum und umgekehrt
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