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Tautology
taw-TOL-oh-jee
/tɔːˈtɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Tautology
Dictionary meaning
A statement that is true by necessity or self-definition; needless repetition.
Examples
- 'A bachelor is an unmarried man' is a tautology.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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