pleonal

/ˈpleɪɒnl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a pleonasm; containing an unnecessary word or phrase

“The writer was accused of using pleonal language in her novel.”

2. noun

a pleonasm; an expression or phrase that contains an unnecessary word or phrase

“The pleonal in the sentence ‘free gift’ is the word ‘free’.”

Synonyms

  • redundant
  • superfluous

Antonyms

  • essential
  • necessary