| Main Entry: | chain reaction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | related series of events |
Synonyms: |
causal nexus, cause and effect, chain of circumstances, chemical reaction, concatenation of events, domino effect, powder train, ripples in a pond, vicious circle |
| Main Entry: | vicious circle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | endless loop |
Synonyms: |
Catch-22, causal nexus, chain of circumstances, chain reaction, circularity, concatenation of events, domino effect, eternal return, impasse, vicious cycle |