Definition: Pleonasm

January 14, 2020January 11, 2020Digital Citizen Leave a comment

Now, this word, pleonasm, LOTS of people could find uses for in this day and age… and forever, likely! Love it!

Oddly, the word got a mention in the Freakonomics podcast, but it was never defined, or really used! It’s an excellent episode, nevertheless!

027 #pleonasm – the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g. see with one's eyes ), either as a fault of style or for emphasis. Not actually defined in episode! 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing https://t.co/wsAAIa4HS4 @freakonomics

— Digital Citizen (@digitalcitizen) January 11, 2020

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