Word Forms and Conjugation receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Base form
battologize
Third-person singular
battologizes
Past tense
battologized
Present participle
battologizing
Related words
The noun is battology; battological may be used descriptively in specialist or playful writing.
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.