Language And Meaning

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective adjective - having only one meaning; unambiguous

  • The scientific community strives to use univocal language in research papers to avoid ambiguity.
  • Let's make sure our instructions are univocal so everyone understands what to do.
  • Dude, can you speak in a more univocal way? I'm getting confused.
  • Her univocal determination to succeed was evident in every aspect of her life.

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

  • The term 'tautophrase' refers to a phrase that repeats the same idea in different words.
  • I just learned about tautophrases, they're like saying the same thing twice in a sentence.
  • Tautophrases are so redundant, like seriously saying the same thing over and over.
  • In writing, using tautophrases can make the text seem repetitive and dull.