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Dont you think the term free gift consists of a redundant usage of words?
Alfred46
It rather depends on the rest of the sentence, but yes, it is redundant. Gifts, by definition, are free.
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What English words have the Latin root unda?
redundant, abundant
What is a redundant adjective?
just people who have fun with swear words!
Is play a long vowel?
I think you mean--that you are asking--if the letter "a" in the word, play, is a long, rather than short-sounding vowel. Yes, in this usage, the vowel "a" in the word play is considered "long," as opposed to the "short" usage, as in the words hat or rat, for example.
How many words are in English in alphabetical order?
Such an alphabetical list of English words can be found in a "Dictionary" - with new words being added as a word gains popular usage.
What is the difference between a index and dictionary?
An index lists various words used within the document and where they can be found, primarily used to locate specific topics in the document. A dictionary lists the definitions, pronunciation, usage, spelling, and/or usage (verb, adj, etc) of all the words.
Is assembled a redundant word?
Redundancy is a characteristic of usage, not of words. It would be possible to use the word assembled in a redundant way, for example, the assembled structure was built by a skilled crew. Since it was built, it was assembled; you don't have to say it twice. However, you can also use the word assembled appropriately. I assembled my forces.
What English words have the Latin root unda?
redundant, abundant
What is a redundant adjective?
just people who have fun with swear words!
What part of speech are words that end in ant?
adjective, as in pleasant, redundant, adamant
Does Context consists of words that create positive or negative association?
Context language consists of words that create positive or negative associations
How do you use the words income and incomes?
My income. Your income. Their income. I have two sources of income. I don't think "incomes" is very correct but it is entering popular usage.
What are thae usage of dictionary?
To tell you what words mean
Hpw many words are there?
This response consists of four words.
What is a one word synonym of unnecessary?
Likely words are "superfluous" or "extraneous." The similar word is redundant (duplicating a function).
Is play a long vowel?
I think you mean--that you are asking--if the letter "a" in the word, play, is a long, rather than short-sounding vowel. Yes, in this usage, the vowel "a" in the word play is considered "long," as opposed to the "short" usage, as in the words hat or rat, for example.
Are desalinization and desalination interchangeable words?
Yes. Desalinization is a redundant and incorrect form, so desalination only should be used.
What is it called when you use two words to say the same thing?
On a technical level, 'redundancy (in the example) is accurate, but the cultural idiom would not fit. I.E. öh mama is making two trays of chicken for dinner."We don't say: öh mama is making two trays of "redundant chicken. That would be stupid,if not 'redundant. What mama does, is redundant. But don't blame it on the chicken. (shhh they are listening)
