PLEONASM Crossword Clue
PLEONASM Crossword Clue
We know 3 solutions for: PLEONASM
Synonyms for PLEONASM
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Crossword Puzzle Infos
Pleonasm is a figure of speech in which more words are used than necessary to express an idea, such as 'free gift'. The crossword solutions for this term are REDUNDANCY (10 letters), VERBIAGE (8 letters), and CIRCUMLOCUTION (14 letters). REDUNDANCY is the use of multiple words or phrases to express an idea that could be expressed with fewer words. VERBIAGE is the use of too many words to express an idea, often resulting in unclear or confusing communication. CIRCUMLOCUTION is the use of many words to express an idea that could be expressed more simply and directly. All three of these terms refer to the same concept of using more words than necessary to express an idea, which is known as pleonasm.