"Tautology" — The Word That Says It Twice

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Hi there, logophile! "Tautology" is a redundant term that refers to saying the same thing twice in different words. An example of tautology is the phrase "free gift"—after all, a gift is inherently free! Learning about tautology can help you sharpen your writing by avoiding unnecessary repetition. WORD OF THE DAY July 01, 2024 tautology [ taw-tol-uh-jee ] noun needless repetition of an idea Learn More About This Word Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or Contact Us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding the OpenWeb ad privacy policy, please visit this link. Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA