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Definition tautological in American English

tautological adjective

adjective
/ˌtɔtəˈlɑdʒɪk(ə)l/
/tɔˈtɑləɡəs/
1

a tautological statement, sentence, etc. repeats its meaning in an unnecessary way by using different words to say the same thing

Example

a tautological phrase such as "finished and done"

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Definition tautological in American English