Meaning of "tautologizing" in English

"Tautologizing" refers to the act or process of stating something repeatedly in different words, particularly when it's unnecessary or redundant. It often involves the use of tautologies, which are expressions or phrases where the meaning is repeated. In linguistic terms, tautologizing can be seen as a stylistic flaw, as it doesn't add any new information to the statement and can make communication less effective by emphasizing what is already obvious or self-evident.

Meaning of "tautologizing" in French

In French, "tautologizing" is understood as the action of conveying the same message multiple times but using different words, an often unnecessary repetition. It pertains to "tautologie," where a statement is redundant and adds no new information or clarity. This linguistic phenomenon is perceived similarly in both cultures as a rhetorical fault, where a message is rendered repetitive without enhancing understanding.

Pronunciation of "tautologizing" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtɔːtəloʊdʒaɪzɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation is relatively consistent across different English dialects, though there may be slight variations in vowel sounds or intonation depending on regional accents, such as between American and British English.

Pronunciation of "tautologizing" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tɔtɔlɔʒizɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, there are fewer variations in the pronunciation of similar words, though slight regional accents can affect the articulation of vowels and nasal sounds slightly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The politician was criticized for frequently tautologizing during his speeches. (Le politicien a été critiqué pour souvent tautologiser lors de ses discours.)

  2. Tautologizing can make written communication tedious and redundant. (La tautologisation peut rendre la communication écrite ennuyeuse et redondante.)

  3. Her habit of tautologizing made her essays repetitive. (Son habitude de tautologiser rendait ses essais répétitifs.)

  4. By tautologizing, he failed to convey his point effectively. (En tautologisant, il n'a pas réussi à transmettre son point de vue de manière efficace.)

  5. Tautologizing in academic writing is generally discouraged. (La tautologisation dans l'écriture académique est généralement découragée.)

  6. His argument lost its impact because he kept tautologizing. (Son argument a perdu de son impact parce qu'il continuait à tautologiser.)

  7. Avoid tautologizing to keep your speech concise. (Évitez de tautologiser pour garder votre discours concis.)

  8. The student's tautologizing frustrated the teacher. (La tautologisation de l'étudiant a frustré le professeur.)

  9. Tautologizing can obscure the main idea of a text. (La tautologisation peut obscurcir l'idée principale d'un texte.)

  10. He was known for tautologizing in every conversation. (Il était connu pour tautologiser dans chaque conversation.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tautologizing" in English

Synonyms: repeating, reiterating, restating.

Antonyms: clarifying, simplifying, summarizing.

Similar Words: redundancy, circular reasoning, repetition.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tautologizing" in French

Synonyms: répétant, réitérant, redondant.

Antonyms: clarifiant, simplifiant, résumant.

Similar Words: répétition, redondance, pléonasme.

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