January 10, 2027

Tautology

noun

Definition

The saying of the same thing twice in different words; needless repetition. A tautology adds no new information.

Example Sentence

“'Free gift' is a classic tautology — all gifts are, by definition, free.”

Etymology

From Late Latin tautologia, from Greek tautologos, from tauto- (same) + legein (to say).

Scrabble Score

T1A1U1T1O1L1O1G2Y4

TAUTOLOGY scores 13 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

repetition redundancy pleonasm reiteration

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