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tautological

Tautological (adj) means Of, relating to, or using tautology.

adj
1
Of, relating to, or using tautology.
2
Using repetition or excessive wordiness; pleonastic or circumlocutionary.
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Etymology

From tautology + -ical.

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What is the meaning of tautological?

"tautological" (adj) means of, relating to, or using tautology.

What are the different meanings of tautological?

"tautological" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of, relating to, or using tautology; 2. Using repetition or excessive wordiness; pleonastic or circumlocutionary.

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