pleonasm
pleonasm
Definition
pleo·nasm (plē′ə naz′əm)
noun
- the use of more words than are necessary for the expression of an idea; redundancy (Ex.: “plenty enough”)
- an instance of this
- a redundant word or expression
Etymology: LL pleonasmus < Gr pleonasmos < pleonazein, to be in excess < pleon, neut. of pleōn, more, compar. of polys, much: see poly-
ple′o·nas′·tic adjective
ple′o·nas′·ti·cally adverb
pleonasm
Synonyms
pleonasm Quotes
A fashion for the young? That is a pleonasm: there is no fashion for the old.
Browse dictionary entries near pleonasm
- pleomorphism
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- plenum cable
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- plenty
- plentiful
- plenteous
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