First Known Use: 1714
Dictionary
tautologous
adjective tau·tol·o·gous \tȯ-ˈtä-lə-gəs\
Definition of TAUTOLOGOUS
2
: true by virtue of its logical form alone
— tau·tol·o·gous·ly adverb
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of TAUTOLOGOUS
Greek tautologos, from taut- + legein to say — more at legend
Other Grammar and Linguistics Terms
Rhymes with TAUTOLOGOUS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: tautologyPrevious Word in the Dictionary: tautologizeAll Words Near: tautologous
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up tautologous? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).