Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

tautology

[taw-tol-uh-jee] / tɔˈtɒl ə dʒi /












Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Tautology was one reason—it sounded silly, so it was covered like it was silly.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2012

Tautology was the blemish of written and vocal speech.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

Tautology, taw-tol′ō-ji, n. needless repetition of the same thing in different words.—adjs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Tautology is to be avoided by all who make any pretence to grammar.

From New Word-Analysis Or, School Etymology of English Derivative Words by Swinton, William




Vocabulary lists containing tautology


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "tautology" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com