pleonastic

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English - English
Using an excessive number of words; especially using different words having the same meaning
Of, or relating to pleonasm
{a} redundant in expression
Conant
Using an excess number of words; especially using different words having the same meaning
repetition of same sense in different words; "`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions"; "the phrase `a beginner who has just started' is tautological"; "at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition"- J
{s} verbose, redundant, using too many words to express an idea
Of or pertaining to pleonasm; of the nature of pleonasm; redundant
pleonastic
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