Tautologous

usgb/tɔːˈtɑːləɡəs/
adjective

Something that repeats the same idea or information in different words, which is unnecessary.

The sentence 'She's always sleeping, because she's always tired' is tautologous.
Visual representation of "tautologous" - Something that repeats the same idea or information in different words, which is unnecessary

Often appears as...

  • tautologous phrase
  • tautologous statement
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Avoid Repetition

Use 'tautologous' to critique unnecessary repetition in writing or speech.

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His argument was weak because it was full of tautologous statements.
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Detect Padding

Recognize 'tautologous' phrases as filler, often to extend content without adding value.

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Her essay was hard to follow due to several tautologous phrases.
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Clarify Writing

In editing, identify and remove tautologous language for clearer, more concise communication.

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I revised the report to eliminate all tautologous descriptions.
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