pleonastic (Meaning)

Wordnet

pleonastic (s)

repetition of same sense in different words

Webster

Alt. of Pleonastical

The pleonastic phrase "clear and lucid" is redundant, as "clear" already implies clarity.
The author's pleonastic use of the phrase "true and genuine" weakens the impact of his argument.
The expression "free gift" is pleonastic, because a gift is inherently free.
The phrase "the end result" is pleonastic, as "result" implies the end of a process.
The redundant expression "advance forward" is pleonastic, since "advance" already means to move forward.
The pleonastic phrase "totally and completely" is excessive and unnecessary.
The author's use of the pleonastic expression "small and minute" detracts from the precision of his writing.
The phrase "past history" is pleonastic, because history is inherently past.
The pleonastic expression "future plans" is redundant, as plans imply a future direction.
The redundant phrase "unique and one of a kind" is pleonastic, since "unique" means one of a kind.

repetition of same sense in different wordsAlt. of Pleonastical

redundant, exaggerated,rambling, verbose, prolix, talkative, long-winded, wordy, logorrheic, garrulous

short, aphoristic, compact, brief, compact, terse, short, crisp, epigrammatic, succinct

The pleonastic phrase "clear and lucid" is redundant, as "clear" already implies clarity.

The author's pleonastic use of the phrase "true and genuine" weakens the impact of his argument.

The expression "free gift" is pleonastic, because a gift is inherently free.

The phrase "the end result" is pleonastic, as "result" implies the end of a process.