Meaning
A system in which outputs influence subsequent inputs, creating a circular cause-and-effect relationship.
Primary Function
Noun-noun collocation (systems/technology)
Communicative Purpose
To explain self-reinforcing or self-correcting processes in systems
Pattern
feedback loop
Core Structure
feedback loop
Função primária
Noun-noun collocation (systems/technology)
Propósito comunicativo
To explain self-reinforcing or self-correcting processes in systems
Situações de gatilho
Science, business, psychology, artificial intelligence
Contextos
Academic writing, technical reports, professional discussions
Padrão
feedback loop
Estrutura central
feedback loop
Slots de substituição
positive feedback loop, negative feedback loop, feedback mechanism
Colocados típicos
- create
- reinforce
- form
- break
- vicious
- positive
- negative
Substituições comuns
- feedback cycle
- causal loop
Erros comuns
feeding back loop, circle of feedback
Similar / contraste
vicious circle, virtuous cycle
Interferências
Not about giving personal feedback; refers to systemic cause-effect cycles.
Família do chunk
- vicious cycle
- virtuous cycle
- causal chain
Nuance
Technical and metaphorical; can describe either stabilizing or escalating processes.
Efeito pragmático
Conveys analytical, systems-based thinking.
Dica de memória
Praise can create a positive feedback loop.
Nota
Common in technical discussions and systems thinking.
Upgrade path
cycle → cause and effect cycle → a self-reinforcing feedback loop
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