English Explanatory Dictionary

pleonastic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or relating to pleonasm.
  2. Redundant.
  3. Characterised by the use of redundant words or an excessive number of words.

Pronunciation

/ˌpliː.əˈnæs.tɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pleonastic.wav

Word forms

pleonastic more pleonastic most pleonastic

Etymology

From pleonasm + -astic.

Synonyms

perissological pleonastical

Related words

pleonasmic

Derived words

pleonastical pleonastically pleonasticity
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