Tautologous

Pronunciation: /tɔːˈtɒlədʒəs/

Definitions of tautologous

adjective redundant or repetitious; saying the same thing in different words

Example Sentences

A1 The phrase 'free gift' is tautologous because a gift is already free.

A2 Using 'final outcome' is tautologous since an outcome is already final.

B1 The term 'added bonus' is tautologous because a bonus is already something extra.

B2 Describing something as 'completely full' is tautologous as fullness implies completeness.

C1 The statement 'past history' is tautologous since history by definition refers to the past.

C2 Referring to 'future plans' as tautologous because plans are inherently about the future.

Examples of tautologous in a Sentence

formal The statement 'I am here' is tautologous because it repeats the same idea.

informal Saying 'I am here' is just stating the obvious, it's tautologous.

slang Repeating 'I'm right here' is so tautologous, like duh!

figurative Her constant need for attention is tautologous, always seeking validation.

Grammatical Forms of tautologous

• past tense: tautologized
• plural: tautologous
• comparative: more tautologous
• superlative: most tautologous
• present tense: tautologizes
• future tense: will tautologize
• perfect tense: has tautologized
• continuous tense: is tautologizing
• singular: tautologous
• positive degree: tautologous
• infinitive: to tautologize
• gerund: tautologizing
• participle: tautologized

Origin and Evolution of tautologous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tautologous' originates from the Greek word 'tautologos', meaning 'repeating what has been said'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tautologous' has come to be used in English to describe a statement that is redundant or repetitive, often stating the same thing twice in different words.