Pleonasm: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleonasm

 

[ หŒpliหษ™หˆnรฆzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language usage

Pleonasm is a linguistic term that refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning. It often involves redundancy, where additional words do not provide extra information or clarity. This can make sentences less concise and may be considered stylistically poor in formal writing.

Synonyms

redundancy, tautology, unnecessary repetition, wordiness.

Examples of usage

  • Free gift is a common example of pleonasm.
  • He made a brief summary, which is redundant.
  • An audible sound clearly illustrates pleonastic usage.
  • The end result is unnecessary phrasing.
  • They collaborated together, which adds redundancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleonasm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pleonasmo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคฐเคฟเค•เฅเคค เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pleonasmus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pleonasme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตะพะฝะฐะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pleonazm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—้•ท่กจ็พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plรฉonasme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pleonasmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pleonazm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘๋ณต ํ‘œํ˜„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุฑุงุฑ ู…ูุฑุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleonasmus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pleonazmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†—ไฝ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pleonazem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pleonasm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะตะพะฝะฐะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒแƒœแƒแƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleonazm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pleonasmo

Etymology

The term 'pleonasm' originates from the Greek word 'pleonasmรณs', which means 'excess'. It is derived from 'pleonein', meaning 'to be more' or 'to exceed'. The concept has been a part of linguistic studies since ancient times, with scholars examining the impact of redundant expressions on clarity and style. In rhetoric and composition, pleonasm is often discussed in the context of effective communication, as using too many words can detract from the intended message. The concept can be traced back to early Greek literature, where poets sometimes employed pleonasm for emphasis or rhythmic purposes. Over the centuries, the study of pleonasm has evolved, with modern linguists interested in its role in language efficiency and clarity.