As a lexical definition, the definition "'Iceberg' means a berg of ice" may be criticized as:
A) Being too broad.
B) Being ambiguous.
C) Being negative.
D) Being too narrow.
E) Being circular.

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The definition is circular because it uses the term being defined to define it. It is not a helpful or informative definition as it provides no additional information about what an iceberg actually is.

As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Iceberg' Means a Berg