Tautophrase

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːtoʊfreɪz/

Definitions of tautophrase

noun a word or phrase that repeats itself or is redundant, such as 'free gift' or 'safe haven'

Example Sentences

A1 A tautophrase is a phrase that repeats the same words in a different order.

A2 In English, a tautophrase is often used for emphasis or to create a poetic effect.

B1 Students in the language class were asked to come up with examples of tautophrases.

B2 The author's use of tautophrases throughout the novel added depth to the characters' dialogue.

C1 Analyzing the tautophrases in the text revealed the author's clever wordplay and linguistic skills.

C2 The professor's lecture on tautophrases in literature was both enlightening and thought-provoking.

Examples of tautophrase in a Sentence

formal The term 'tautophrase' refers to a phrase that repeats the same idea in different words.

informal I just learned about tautophrases, they're like saying the same thing twice in a sentence.

slang Tautophrases are so redundant, like seriously saying the same thing over and over.

figurative In writing, using tautophrases can make the text seem repetitive and dull.

Grammatical Forms of tautophrase

• past tense: tautophrased
• plural: tautophrases
• comparative: more tautophrase
• superlative: most tautophrase
• present tense: tautophrases
• future tense: will tautophrase
• perfect tense: have tautophrased
• continuous tense: is tautophrasing
• singular: tautophrase
• positive degree: tautophrase
• infinitive: to tautophrase
• gerund: tautophrasing
• participle: tautophrasing

Origin and Evolution of tautophrase

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tautophrase' is a combination of the Greek words 'tauto' meaning 'same' and 'phrase' meaning 'expression'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in linguistic and literary contexts to refer to a phrase that repeats the same words or ideas in a different way, the term 'tautophrase' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe any repetitive or redundant expression.