PLEONASTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

pleonastically (comparative more pleonastically, superlative most pleonastically)

In a pleonastic manner.

Anagrams

• neoplastically

Source: Wiktionary


Ple`o*nas"tic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a pleonastic manner.

PLEONASTIC

Ple`o*nas"tic, Ple`o*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pléonastique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to pleonasm; of the nature of pleonasm; redundant.

PLEONASTICAL

Ple`o*nas"tic, Ple`o*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pléonastique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to pleonasm; of the nature of pleonasm; redundant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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