tautologous

adjective

Definition of tautologousnext
as in tautological

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  1. tautological
  2. redundant
  3. repetitious
Adjective
  • That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, the question of motive may be tautological, given the species in question.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of tautological
Adjective
  • Combining Starbucks and Chipotle would open up potential cost cuts, like layoffs for some now-redundant corporate roles.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The idea, said Matt Dwyer, vice president of global product footprint at Patagonia, is for its work to be complementary rather than redundant.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of redundant
Adjective
  • The book is that challenging—turgid, repetitious, and laced with technical jargon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • Mendelsohn also retains Homer’s repetitious epithets for characters that some modern translations—written for the silent reader of the 21st century—have slimmed down.
    — Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of repetitious
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“Tautologous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tautologous. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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