Meaning of the word tautological in English
What does tautological mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tautological
US /ˌtɑː.t̬əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌtɔː.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Adjective
using too many words to express an idea, especially by repeating the same idea with different words
Example:
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The phrase "free gift" is tautological because all gifts are free.
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His argument was full of tautological statements that didn't add any new information.
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