Többletkifejezés

Többletkifejezés is a Hungarian term that translates roughly to "surplus expression" or "redundant expression." It refers to a word or phrase that is used in a sentence where its meaning is already conveyed by other words, thus adding no new information and potentially making the sentence less concise or elegant.

The concept is similar to redundancy in English, where phrases like "free gift" or "past history" are considered tautological because a gift is inherently free, and history by definition is in the past. In Hungarian, többletkifejezés can manifest in various ways, often involving unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, or noun phrases that repeat information.

For example, saying "kerek kör" (round circle) is a többletkifejezés because a circle is always round. Similarly, "megismételt ismétlés" (repeated repetition) is also redundant. Identifying and eliminating such expressions is often a goal in clear and effective communication, particularly in formal writing and speech.

The purpose of avoiding többletkifejezés is to enhance clarity, conciseness, and precision in language. While sometimes these expressions might be used for emphasis or stylistic effect, in most contexts, they are considered unnecessary and can weaken the impact of the message. Understanding this concept helps in refining one's use of the Hungarian language.