A series whose explanatory structure is isomorphic to the structure it was introduced to explain cannot provide foundational grounding, entailing the regress is not merely infinite but explanatorily circular.

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Explanatorily circular(in epistemology and philosophy of explanation): When an explanation assumes the very thing it's trying to explain, going in a logical circle rather than actually proving anything; like saying 'this is true because this is true.'
Explanatory structure(as used in epistemology): The underlying framework or method used to explain why something happens—not just what you're explaining, but how you go about explaining it.
Foundational grounding(what an explanation needs to qualify as a legitimate answer to 'why?'): A solid, basic starting point that justifies everything built on top of it—like a bedrock foundation that doesn't need further explanation.
Regress(as used in epistemology and logic): An infinite chain of reasoning where each explanation requires another explanation, like asking 'why?' infinitely and never reaching a final answer.

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