| tautologia | |
| taut-a-lo'-gi-a | from Gk. tauto, "the same" and logos, "saying" |
| inutilis repelicio eiusdem | |
| figure of self saying | |
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The repetition of the same idea in different words, but (often) in a way that is wearisome or unnecessary. | |
| Note: Not to be confused with the logical notion of tautology. | ||
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| Sources: | Sherry (1550) 33 ("tautologia," "inutilis repelicio eiusdem"); Peacham (1577) F3r | |
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