Pidamatus
Pidamatus is a neologism used in discussions of rhetoric and information discourse to denote a self-referential, circular pattern in argumentation and narrative construction. The term is not part of formal linguistic or philosophical nomenclature and is encountered primarily in online analyses, classroom exercises, and speculative writing as a descriptive tool for certain argument dynamics.
Definition and characteristics
Pidamatus describes a discourse situation in which attention shifts from the substantive claim to meta-claims about
The term lacks formal origin in peer‑reviewed literature and appears mainly in informal analyses of online
Pidamatus can arise in political commentary, academic debates, or social media exchanges where participants repeatedly reframe
Circular argument, meta-discussion, echo chamber, rhetorical device.
Pidamatus is not an established term in mainstream scholarship; it appears mainly in informal analyses and