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Tautology
01
the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase
Examples
" ATM machine " is a classic example of a tautology, as the " M " already stands for " machine. "
Many beginners in writing often make the mistake of using tautologies without realizing it.
02
a statement or proposition that is true in all possible interpretations, often due to its logical structure
Examples
" It will either rain tomorrow or it will not " is a tautology in logic.
The proof relied on a tautology that required no further evidence.
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