Lauselause

Lauselause is a coined term in linguistic and literary discussions used to describe a sentence structure in which a clause is immediately echoed by another clause that restates the same proposition. The term is not part of formal syntax, but appears in online forums, experimental writing, and some introductory essays as a descriptive label for a mirrored clause pattern.

Definition and characteristics: A lauselause typically consists of a main clause followed by a parallel or paraphrased clause that duplicates the essential content. The effect is a self-referential echo that increases redundancy for rhetorical purposes or serves as a test case for parsing algorithms. It is distinct from pleonasm, which is motivated by emphasis or clarity, and from tautology, which is true by logical form.

Examples: The policy will be enacted, a policy that will be enacted. She spoke openly, a speech she spoke openly. The plan to reduce costs failed, a plan to reduce costs failed.

Origin and usage: The term appears mainly in non-formal contexts, such as linguistic blogs, writing workshops, and discussions of experimental syntax. It has not been adopted into standard grammar descriptions and is generally treated as a playful or illustrative label rather than a formal category. Proponents cite lauselause as a way to explore how clause-level duplication interacts with prosody and interpretation.

Related concepts include tautology, pleonasm, parallelism, and chiastic structures.