Battologize or Battologise? receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
American spelling
Battologize is the standard American form.
British spelling
Battologise is the common British variant.
Meaning
The two spellings have the same meaning.
Related forms
Battologized, battologizing, battologised, and battologising are regular inflections.
Editorial consistency
Use one spelling system throughout a document.
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.