Tawtolohiya (en. Tautology)

ta-wto-lo-hi-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement that contains repetitive wording or adds no new information.

The phrase 'free gift' is an example of tautology.

Ang 'pagsasalita ng dalawa-dalawang ulit' ay isang halimbawa ng tawtolohiya.

A logical fallacy where an argument repeats the cause as the result.

The phrase 'common knowledge' may be a tautology that lacks meaning.

Ang 'karaniwang bagay na naiisip ng lahat ng tao' ay isang tawtolohiya na maaaring lumanghap ng walang katuturan.

A term for sentences that lack substance due to empty construction.

The terms of penalties will create tautology in the players’ fears.

Ang mga sawa ng penalties ay gagawing tawtolohiya sa takot ng mga manlalaro.

Originating from the word 'tautology' in English.

meaningless explanation

Referring to explanations that repeat themselves.

paliwanag na walang kabuluhan

redundant description

Describing words given that do nothing but reiterate.

magkatulad na deskripsyon

logical fallacy

An occasional logical error referring to the faulty construction of an argument.

kakulangan sa lohika

redundancy

Referring to the repetition of information unnecessary for understanding.

redundancy

A slang term referring to joyful banter or conversation.

Their tawtolohiya is unique, it's really entertaining.

Kakaiba ang tawtolohiya nila, nakakaaliw talaga.

A term used by youngsters to describe a conversation filled with affection.

Their conversation is like tawtolohiya, so sweet.

Parang tawtolohiya na lang ang usapan nila, ang sweet naman.

Tickles and laughs in a conversation, often with playful teasing.

In their tawtolohiya, we just keep laughing.

Sa tawtolohiya nilang dalawa, puro tawa lang kami.