battologism
battologism
English
Noun
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Definition
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.
Etymology
From battology + -ism.
Example Sentences
- "2001 February 1, Battologism alert: Silly cyber surfers can give their mouths a workout at the 1st International Collection of Tongue Twisters USA Today hotsites"
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