Lexical means of redundancy: a comprehensive exploration

Nargiza Bakhridinova

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss9/S-pp106-112

Nargiza Bakhridinova Senior Teacher, Uzbekistan State World Languages University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss9/S-pp106-112

Keywords

lexical redundancy , pleonasm , tautology , synonymy , repetition , communicative clarity , linguistic economy , stylistic emphasis , discourse cohesion

Abstract

This study examines lexical redundancy as a key phenomenon in both linguistic theory and practice. Although often regarded as a form of stylistic excess, lexical redundancy fulfills important communicative and cognitive functions, including enhancing clarity, emphasis, and cohesion. Through the analysis of tautology, pleonasm, repetition, and synonym stacking, the paper argues that redundancy should be viewed as a structured linguistic resource rather than a mere flaw in expression. The findings highlight that lexical redundancy reinforces meaning, supports cognitive processing, and promotes discourse coherence across languages.

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Published

2025-10-25

How to Cite

Bakhridinova, N. 2025. Lexical means of redundancy: a comprehensive exploration. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 9/S (Oct. 2025), 106–112. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss9/S-pp106-112.