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by Beany on April 10th, 2008

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Is there a word which means the opposite to oxymoron (i.e when a noun implies, and thus makes redundant, the adjective put in front of it)? Don't ask for an example as I can't think of anything

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  • by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on April 16th, 2008

    Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo

    You mean like the phrases "the hoi polloi," and "ATM machine?" :o)

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    • I meant phrases like male actor,
      or more commonly free gift,
      I often laugh when I hear these,
      It gives a little lift,
      For the adjective is redundant,
      And is there just to fill the page,
      And to sell more products,
      Is this materialistic age

      Beany

      by Beany on April 16th, 2008

    • FYI these days, in common parlance,
      "Actor" can be male or female, when given the chance. :o)

      Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo

      by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on April 16th, 2008

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