Tautology receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Definition
Tautology restates the same idea, often in different words.
Example
A free gift can be tautological because a gift is already free.
Logical meaning
In logic, tautology separately means a statement true by its form.
Difference
Battology stresses tiresome repetition; tautology stresses redundant meaning.
Fix
Remove the weaker or less precise expression.
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.