Answer | Crossword Clue |
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pleonasm | the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; redundancy. |
pleonasm | the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea. |
periphrase | to use more words than are necessary to express an idea |
periphrasing | PERIPHRASE, to use more words than are necessary to express an idea |
periphrased | PERIPHRASE, to use more words than are necessary to express an idea |
pleonasm | The use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g., see with one's eyes), either as a fault of style or for emphasis |