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- [buh-tol-uh-jee]
- /bəˈtɒl ə dʒi/
- /batˈɒlədʒi/
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- [buh-tol-uh-jee]
- /bəˈtɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of battology word
- noun battology the unnecessary repetition of words 3
- noun battology wearisome repetition of words in speaking or writing. 1
- noun battology Continual unnecessary reiteration of the same words, phrases, or ideas. 0
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Origin of battology
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Greek battología (bátt(os) stammerer + -o- -o- + -logia -logy)
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Parts of speech for Battology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
battology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
battology usage trend in Literature
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