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单词 tautologism
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Definition of tautologism in English:

tautologism

noun tɔːˈtɒlədʒɪz(ə)m
  • 1A phrase or expression which is tautological.

  • 2The use of tautology; specifically †(with reference to Chinese speech) the practice of semantically distinguishing a word from its homophones by the additional use of another word of similar meaning (obsolete).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Field's Of Church. From tautology + -ism.

 
 

Definition of tautologism in US English:

tautologism

nountɔːˈtɒlədʒɪz(ə)m
  • 1A phrase or expression which is tautological.

  • 2The use of tautology; specifically †(with reference to Chinese speech) the practice of semantically distinguishing a word from its homophones by the additional use of another word of similar meaning (obsolete).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Field's Of Church. From tautology + -ism.

 
 
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