PLEONASM
(noun)Definitions
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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."
Word Game Points
Is PLEONASM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleonasm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPLEONASM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PLEONASM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleonasm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLEONASM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.