battology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Continual unnecessary reiteration of the same words, phrases, or ideas.

Pronunciation

/baˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ /bæˈtɑː.lə.d͡ʒi/ en-us-battology.ogg

Word forms

battology battologies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαττολογία (battología, “stammering speech”).

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