tautologously

/tɔˈtɑləɡəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that repeats the same idea or meaning using different words, often unnecessarily.
    • She answered tautologously, repeating the question as if it were the answer.
    • The advertisement tautologously claimed the product was 'free of charge at no cost.'
    • He explained the rule tautologously, saying 'the winner is the person who wins.'
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