Többletkifejezéseket

Többletkifejezéseket, often translated as "redundant expressions" or "tautologies," refers to phrases or word combinations that contain unnecessary repetition of meaning. These linguistic occurrences often arise unintentionally in everyday speech and writing, though they can also be employed for stylistic effect or emphasis.

The core characteristic of a többletkifejezés is that the meaning of one part of the expression is already inherently contained within another part. For example, "free gift" is a többletkifejezés because a gift is by definition free. Similarly, "past history" is redundant as history is by its nature about the past. Other common examples include "advance warning," "sudden impulse," and "final outcome."

While often considered a grammatical error or a sign of imprecise language, többletkifejezések are not always detrimental. In some contexts, they can serve to reinforce a point or add a certain rhythm to a sentence. For instance, saying "I saw it with my own eyes" emphasizes the personal experience, even though seeing inherently implies using one's eyes. However, in formal or technical writing, avoiding such redundancies generally leads to clearer and more concise communication. Recognizing and eliminating többletkifejezéseket is a common aspect of improving writing style and precision.