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Tautology
01
the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase
02
(logic) a statement that is true in all possible interpretations
tautology
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tauto
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tautologic
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tautologic
adj
Example
In linguistics, a tautology is the redundant repetition of an idea, where the same concept is expressed multiple times in different words.
Many beginners in writing often make the mistake of using tautologies without realizing it.
Writers and speakers are often advised to avoid tautology to ensure their communication is clear and concise without unnecessary repetition.
Many students struggle to differentiate between a contradiction and a tautology when first studying logic.
"Either it will rain tomorrow, or it won't" is a simple example of a tautology.
