Pleonasm

Meaning of the word

Pleonasm is a figure of language that consists of the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas, adding redundant information to the discourse.

Origin of the word

The word “pleonasm” originates in the Greek “pleonasmós”, which means “excess”. It was incorporated into the Portuguese language through the Latin “Pleonasmus”.

Word adverbs

– Excessively
– Redundantly
– repeatedly

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although

Synonyms of the word

– Redundancy
– Unnecessary repetition
– Tautology

Word Definitions

– Repetition of words or ideas unnecessary.
– Use of redundant terms to emphasize an idea.
– Language figure that adds superfluous information to the speech.

Phrases that the word applies

– “climbing up” is an example of pleonasm.
– “I saw with my own eyes” is another example of pleonasm.
– “Entering” is another example of pleonasm.

Examples of the word in text

The following text contains examples of pleonasm:

“I saw with my own eyes the stunning beauty of that sunset. The sun’s rays brighten the blue sky intensely, reflected in the crystal clear waters of the sea. It was a magnificent and stunning view.”

Rhymes with the word

– Sarcasm
– Abyss
– Altruism
– Selfishness

Anagrams with the word

– Polish
– Monopeles
– LOPASOMEN

References

– https://www.dicio.com.br/pleonasmo/
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pleonasmo