Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tautology
noun
/tɔːˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/
Definition
The repetition of an idea or statement in different words, often considered unnecessary.
Examples
- “Free gift” is a common example of tautology.
- In logic, a tautology is a statement that is true in every possible interpretation.
Meaning
Tautology refers to a phrase where the same idea is expressed in different ways, which does not add any new information.
Synonyms
- repetition
- redundancy
- pleonasm
