Definitions

1. noun

A pleon is an additional word or phrase added to a sentence to make its meaning clearer, but not essential to its meaning.

“The poet used a pleon in her poem to emphasize the beauty of nature.”

2. noun

In linguistics, a pleon is a repetition or duplication of a word or phrase for emphasis or effect.

“The playwright used pleons in her dialogue to create a sense of drama and tension.”

3. verb

To pleon is to use excessive or redundant words or phrases in speech or writing.

“The writer was accused of pleoning in her article, making it hard to understand.”