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TAUTOLOGY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Tautology.

Tautology - as a noun

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true

Example: "The statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology"

Useless and pointless repetition

Example: "To say that something is `adequate enough' is a tautology"

Example Sentences

"A tautology is a statement that is always true due to its logical structure."
"The phrase 'I saw it with my own eyes' is a tautology since the act of seeing implies that it was with one's own eyes."
"Using the words 'free gift' together is a tautology because a gift is already something given without cost."
"The statement 'She is either happy or not happy' is a tautology since those are the only possibilities."
"In logic, a tautology is a formula or assertion that is true in every possible interpretation."
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Word Game Points

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

TAUTOLOGY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TAUTOLOGY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tautology is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAUTOLOGY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TAUTOLOGY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tautology is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAUTOLOGY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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