tautological

🇺🇸 /ˌtɔːtəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
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Repeating the same idea or fact in different words, which is not needed.

Saying 'free gift' is tautological because all gifts are free.

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adj. Repeating the same idea or fact in different words, which is not needed.