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tautological

adjective
/ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Meaning

expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant

Example Sentences

Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.

Synonyms

redundant, repetitive, circular, verbose

Antonyms

concise, precise, succinct

Collocations

tautological statement, tautological expression, tautological reasoning

Related Vocabularies

Failing to give proper care or attention.
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not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

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