Epizeuxis receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Definition
Immediate repetition of a word or phrase with no intervening words.
Effect
It can convey urgency, shock, delight, command, or intensity.
Example
Run, run, run!
Risk
Overuse can sound melodramatic.
Editing test
Keep it when the emotion justifies the compression.
Frequently asked questions
What does battologize mean?
To repeat words, phrases, or ideas excessively and tiresomely.
Is all repetition bad?
No. Deliberate repetition can create emphasis, rhythm, structure, or memory.
What is battology?
The noun for needless or wearisome repetition.
How do I fix repetitive writing?
Keep the strongest version and remove restatements that add nothing new.
Is battologize a real word?
Yes. It is an established but uncommon English verb.