pleonasm

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpliːə(ʊ)ˌnaz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g. see with one’s eyes), either as a fault of style or for emphasis.

Derivatives

pleonastic

Pronunciation: /-ˈnastɪk/
adjective

pleonastically

Pronunciation: /-ˈnastɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek pleonasmos, from pleonazein 'be superfluous'