tautological — using or characterized by tautology; needlessly repetitive in meaning
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using or characterized by tautology; needlessly repetitive in meaning
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɔːtəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 동어반복의, 같은 의미를 불필요하게 반복하는
Korean pronunciation: 토톨**라**지컬
Example Sentences
- Saying 'PIN number' is tautological because PIN already means Personal Identification Number.
- His tautological explanation that 'bachelors are unmarried because they're not married' didn't help anyone understand.
- The professor criticized the student's tautological thesis for lacking original insights.
tautological
ADJECTIVE//tɔːtəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl//
using or characterized by tautology; needlessly repetitive in meaning
a business presenter points at a whiteboard while speaking the same point over and over again. The presenter gestures repeatedly to identical diagrams showing the exact same information. The audience members look increasingly bored and frustrated as they hear the same message multiple times. Some colleagues check their watches while others roll their eyes at the unnecessary repetition. One person in the back row covers their face with their hands in exasperation. communication that uses needlessly repetitive meaning without adding any new information
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'tautos' meaning 'the same' and 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'speech'. The term describes statements that repeat the same idea in different words, making them redundant.
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📝Examples
“Saying 'PIN number' is tautological because PIN already means Personal Identification Number.”
“His tautological explanation that 'bachelors are unmarried because they're not married' didn't help anyone understand.”
“The professor criticized the student's tautological thesis for lacking original insights.”
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