Tautology Definition & Meaning
tautology
- noun
- (logic) a statement that is necessarily true; "the statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology"
- useless repetition; "to say that something is `adequate enough' is a tautology"
Words that rhyme with tautology
Usage tips for "tautology"
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