tautology

noun
UK: /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/
US: /tɔːˈtɑːlədʒi/

  1. A statement that is always true because it repeats itself.

    1. Saying it is what it is is a tautology.
    2. The phrase 'a beginner who has no experience' is a tautology because beginners by definition lack experience.

  2. Unnecessary repetition of an idea, statement, or word.

    1. It's a tautology to say she's a single unmarried woman.
    2. In the sentence 'The empty space was devoid of contents,' the phrase 'devoid of contents' is a tautology.

Synonyms

redundancy repetition truism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tautology" in English means: A statement that is always true because it repeats itself., Unnecessary repetition of an idea, statement, or word..

The phonetic transcription of "tautology" is /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/ in British English and /tɔːˈtɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tautology": redundancy, repetition, truism.

Example usage of "tautology": "Saying it is what it is is a tautology.". More examples on the page.