tautophony

/tɔːtəfɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

The repetition of a word or phrase with its own meaning, especially at the beginning of a phrase or sentence.

“The poet’s use of tautophony added to the overall sense of mysticism in the poem.”

Synonyms

  • autophony
  • self-reference

Antonyms

  • antithesis
  • oxymoron