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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