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Tautology

Definition

(formal) A statement that repeats the same idea twice, using different words, often in a way that is unnecessary or annoying; a phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words.

Example Sentences

1The phrase 'free gift' is a tautology, as all gifts are free.
2Is it a tautology to say that a 'unique innovation' is groundbreaking?
3Critics argue that the company's mission statement is a tautology, merely restating the obvious.
4Avoid using tautologies in your writing, as they can make your text seem redundant and wordy.
5The phrase 'new innovation' is often considered a tautology, as innovation implies novelty by definition.

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