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
  • All four of those songs all also appear on proper albums, some in superior re-recordings, rendering the compilation a little redundant.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Disruptions that cascade across siloed departments generate redundant labor costs, spoiled cargo commitments, maintenance penalties and compensation claims.
    — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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