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Definition tautological in British English

tautological adjective

adjective
/ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
/tɔːˈtɒləɡəs/
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 British English