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What's the word for the habit of explaining something by repeating the same idea in differe?
The word you're looking for
Redundancy means using more words than needed, or saying the same idea again in different ways. It fits this habit when someone keeps repeating the same point instead of moving on.
Other words that fit
Use this when you want a simpler word for saying the same thing again and again.
Use this in more formal or language-related contexts, especially for unnecessary repetition in wording.
Use this for a more technical term meaning extra, unnecessary words in speech or writing.
Use this when the problem is too much talking or writing, not just repeating one idea.
Why this word
The best general word for this habit is redundancy. It means expressing the same idea more than once, often in a way that feels long or unnecessary. In writing, people may also call it repetition, verbosity, or, in formal language study, tautology. The right word depends on whether you mean the content, the wording, or the style of speaking.
In context
- His answer had a lot of redundancy.
- Please remove the redundancy from this paragraph.
- The teacher asked for clearer writing, without repetition.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is redundancy always bad?
- Not always. Sometimes repetition helps clarify an important idea, but too much becomes boring or unclear.
- What is the difference between redundancy and repetition?
- Repetition is simply saying something again. Redundancy usually means the repeated part is unnecessary.
- Is tautology the same as redundancy?
- They are close, but tautology is more technical and often refers to bad wording.