Meaning of the word tautology in English
What does tautology mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tautology
US /tɑːˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /tɑːˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/
Noun
1.
the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., 'they arrived one after the other in succession')
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The phrase 'free gift' is a tautology because a gift is inherently free.
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His speech was full of redundancies and tautologies.
2.
a statement that is true by virtue of its logical form alone (e.g., 'either it is raining or it is not raining')
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In logic, 'A = A' is a fundamental tautology.
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The philosopher explained that a statement like 'all bachelors are unmarried men' is a tautology.
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