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PLEONASM

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Pleonasm.

How to pronounce pleonasm:

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Pleonasm - as a noun

Using more words than necessary

Example: "Plenoasms such as 'a tiny little child'"

Example Sentences

"The phrase “free gift” is a pleonasm since by definition a gift is already free."
"Using the phrase 'absolutely certain' is a pleonasm because certainty implies absoluteness."
"The statement 'I saw it with my own eyes' is a classic example of pleonasm."
"The use of 'general consensus' is a pleonasm since consensus already implies general agreement."
"In the sentence 'I need a new innovation', the word 'new' is a pleonasm as all innovations are new."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEONASM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleonasm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEONASM has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PLEONASM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pleonasm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEONASM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PLEONASM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleonasm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEONASM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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