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PLEONASTIC

(adj.sat)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Pleonastic.

Pleonastic - as an adjective satellite

Repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

Example: "`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redundant11tautologic13tautological15

Example Sentences

"His pleonastic writing style made his novel difficult to read."
"The student's pleonastic essay was filled with unnecessary repetition."
"She had a tendency to use pleonastic phrases in her speeches."
"The politician's speech was criticized for its pleonastic language."
"The professor highlighted the pleonastic phrases in the student's paper."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEONASTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleonastic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEONASTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PLEONASTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pleonastic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEONASTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PLEONASTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleonastic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEONASTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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