Definition of BATTOLOGISM

battologism

Meanings

Plural: battologisms

Noun

  • A sentence or phrase in which a syllable or short sequence of syllables is repeated, often with different meanings. Example: Wright did not write "rite" right.
  • A tongue-twister.

Origin / Etymology

From battology + -ism.

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