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tautologic

/ˌtɔː.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˌtɔː.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

An adjective describing something that is needlessly repetitive or redundant in meaning, often used in formal or academic contexts but now considered archaic.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, описывающее что-то излишне повторяющееся или избыточное по смыслу, часто используемое в формальном или академическом контексте, но ныне считающееся устаревшим.
  1. Repetitive in meaning C1 formal

    Characterized by the unnecessary repetition of an idea, statement, or word, often using different words to say the same thing.

    • The phrase 'free gift' is tautologic because a gift is already free.
    • His speech was tautologic, repeating the same point in several different ways.
    • The author's tautologic style made the article longer but not more informative.

    🇷🇺Тавтологичный

    Synonyms: pleonasticprolixredundantrepetitiousverbosewordy