A pleonasm refers to the use of more words than they are necessary to\nexpress an idea i.e., redundancy. It is derived from a Greek word that means\n\u2018excess\u2019. Some people complicate the language for no reason. They have a habit\nof using redundant in sentences or with the combination of unwanted words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, a pleonasm is a redundant and tautological phrase or\nclause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judy is the cousin of Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not:<\/strong> Judy is the cousin A pleonasm refers to the use of more words than they are necessary to express an idea i.e., redundancy. It is derived from a Greek word that means \u2018excess\u2019. Some people complicate the language for no reason. They have a habit of using redundant in sentences or with the combination of unwanted words. 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