The term pleonasm is a bit different, as it focuses on the concept of superfluity rather than repetition - words that are unnecessary. From Wordnik.com. [On also, too] Reference
A pleonasm is a redundant expression in speaking or writing. From Wordnik.com. [The Standard Speller; Containing Exercises for Oral Spelling; also, Sentences for Silent Spelling by Writing from Dictation. In Which the Representative Words and the Anomalous Words of the English Language are so Classified as to Indicate Their Pronunciation, and to be Fixed in the Memory by Association.] Reference
"Still, he gets special bonus points for using 'pleonasm'". From Wordnik.com. ["Although I thought Ann's Rush apologism was unseemly and unfounded, I have to say I basically agree with Jon Chait..."] Reference
Still, he gets special bonus points for using "pleonasm," which we just don't see enough of in conversation. From Wordnik.com. ["Although I thought Ann's Rush apologism was unseemly and unfounded, I have to say I basically agree with Jon Chait..."] Reference
In my country, pendejo means little child so you just posted a pleonasm. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Armitage Fears Bombing Campaign Will ‘End Up Empowering Hezbollah’] Reference
Is pan fried a pleonasm or just indicating that the food isn't deep fried ?. From Wordnik.com. [Pre-preposterous taxis] Reference
Althouse is correct in her usage and you found no pleonasm Thesauri are great, aren't they?. From Wordnik.com. ["Although I thought Ann's Rush apologism was unseemly and unfounded, I have to say I basically agree with Jon Chait..."] Reference
The term, Marsh Marigold, is a pleonasm for Marigold, which means of itself the Marsh Gowl or. From Wordnik.com. [Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure] Reference
The country is headed along the same road as Haiti and Ethiopia under the pleonasm of ` ` socialism or death. ''. From Wordnik.com. [Column Criticizes Trade Relations With Cuba] Reference
So if "Have you ever tried Chinese food yet ?" doesn't qualify as a tautology, does it perhaps qualify as a pleonasm ?. From Wordnik.com. [On also, too] Reference
It is a pleonasm to inscribe on any order for distinguished service; for every order ought to be for distinguished service. From Wordnik.com. [The Wisdom of Life] Reference
"I will shake heaven and earth, and I will shake all nations," is a pleonasm for "I will shake the heaven and earth of all nations.". From Wordnik.com. [The Sermons of John Owen] Reference
A nothing pleonasm, and there is no excuse for it this time. From Wordnik.com. [Emile] Reference
I think "girls 'softball" is a pleonasm when it comes to HS sports. From Wordnik.com. [Brew Crew Ball] Reference
"Indirect crook'd" is forceful in Shakespeare; a mere pleonasm in Massinger. From Wordnik.com. [Philip Massinger] Reference
Since nectar is already the "drink of the gods", "nectar of the gods" is a pleonasm. From Wordnik.com. [Althouse] Reference
One of them says of him with injurious pleonasm, that he "talked too much with his mouth.". From Wordnik.com. [Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01] Reference
Vaugelas to pieces, and the least defects of her gross intellect are either pleonasm or cacophony. From Wordnik.com. [The Learned Women] Reference
No 'jargon ridden pleonasm' here, as Martin's friend Evan might observe, and no turgid torpidity either. From Wordnik.com. [WalesOnline - Home] Reference
In that the author is a urologist and a sports fan, note of many of these pleonasm has been made in these areas. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol VII No 4] Reference
We have spoken of the annoying tendency to pleonasm in Lucian's style, which must be laid at the door of rhetoric. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
There is a type of technical pleonasm that occurs when the media attempt to explain something technical to the layman. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol VIII No 3] Reference
My hope was therefore great when I saw, in reading the Greek, that the shifting of a period would rid me of the pleonasm. From Wordnik.com. [Unspoken Sermons Series I., II., and II.] Reference
The indifference of the West against Nazi-Zionist expansionism is well known, therefore, (it would be a pleonasm?) of Israel. From Wordnik.com. [Pravda.Ru] Reference
"And, mamma," suddenly and acutely sensitive to pleonasm, "you begin every sentence with 'say' and you say 'certainly' so often.". From Wordnik.com. [Star-Dust] Reference
Or it is a pleonasm?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Conservative Author Richard Miniter: ‘There’s Zero Factual Basis’ For Key Scene In Path To 9/11] Reference
“What a pleonasm!”. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Sir Richard Burton] Reference
'Separate out' is a pleonasm, Ms Hormone. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister?] Reference
I note that the hoi polloi is a pleonasm. From Wordnik.com. ["Morally speaking, what [Bob] Novak was doing here is no better than walking down a crowded street with his handgun, firing off .22 rounds at random."] Reference
(Pardon my pleonasm.). From Wordnik.com. [qarrtsiluni] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.