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PLEONASTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Repetition of same sense in different words

Example:

at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition

Synonyms:

pleonastic; redundant; tautologic; tautological

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

prolix (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length)

Derivation:

pleonasm (using more words than necessary)

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