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  1. 12-Nov-2008, 02:38 #1
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    What is the term when 2 words are used in the same sentence that mean the same thing? For example: brilliantly smart, or ecstatically happy...
  2. 12-Nov-2008, 03:25 #2
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    Default Re: technical term?

    Quote Originally Posted by NewBoBo View Post
    What is the term when 2 words are used in the same sentence that mean the same thing?
    equi-meaning?

    Quote Originally Posted by NewBoBo View Post
    For example: brilliantly smart, or ecstatically happy...
    That's interesting, can you explain why you think those words carry similar meanings?
  3. 12-Nov-2008, 05:00 #3
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    Default Re: technical term?

    That's interesting, can you explain why you think those words carry similar meanings?

    smart >clever >brilliant

    happy>ecstatic>orgasmic
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