adj
pleonastic
Pleonastic (adj) means relating to pleonasm, the use of more words than are needed.
adj
1
Relating to pleonasm, the use of more words than are needed.
2
Using more words than are necessary to say something.
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Etymology
Formed from pleonasm and -astic.
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What is the meaning of pleonastic?
"pleonastic" (adj) means relating to pleonasm, the use of more words than are needed.
What is another word for pleonastic?
Other words for "pleonastic" include tautological, tautologic, redundant.
What is the opposite of pleonastic?
Opposites of "pleonastic" include succinct, taut, concise, terse.
What are the different meanings of pleonastic?
"pleonastic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to pleonasm, the use of more words than are needed; 2. Using more words than are necessary to say something.
