Pleonastically
Meaning of the word
The word “pleonastically” is an adverb that indicates the excessive use of unnecessary words or expressions to convey an idea. It is the act of repeating information in a redundant way.
Origin of the word
The word “pleonically” originates in the Greek term “Pleonasmós”, which means “excess”. The suffix “–ite” indicates that it is an adverb.
Word adverbs
– Excessively
– Redundantly
– Repetitively
Conjunctions of the word
The word “pleonastically” is not a conjunction, but an adverb.
Synonyms of the word
– Redundantly
– Repetitively
– Excessively
– Verborogically
Word Definitions
– redundant or repetitive.
– With the excessive use of unnecessary words or expressions.
Phrases that the word applies
He spoke pleonically, repeating the same ideas several times.
– The lecture was tiring, the speaker spoke pleonically and could not convey his message clearly.
Examples of the word in text
The text was full of pleonically used words, making it difficult to understand the reader.
The politician’s discourse was marked by a pleonasically inflated language, in order to impress voters.
Rhymes with the word
– romantically
– Constantly
– Brilliantly
– friendly
Anagrams with the word
– No anagrams were found with the word “pleonically”.
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