Definitions
- Describing the use of too many words to express an idea or thought. - Referring to the unnecessary repetition of words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph. - Talking about the use of complex or convoluted language that makes writing difficult to understand.
- Referring to the unnecessary repetition of information or ideas in a sentence or paragraph. - Describing the use of words or phrases that add no new meaning or value to a sentence. - Talking about the use of excessive modifiers or adjectives that do not contribute to the overall meaning of a sentence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of unnecessary language in writing or speech.
- 2Both can make writing or speech less clear and concise.
- 3Both can be avoided by careful editing and revision.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Wordiness refers to the use of too many words, while redundancy refers to the repetition of information or ideas.
- 2Type of language: Wordiness can involve the use of complex or convoluted language, while redundancy often involves the use of simple or repetitive language.
- 3Effect: Wordiness can make writing or speech difficult to understand, while redundancy can make it boring or uninteresting.
- 4Scope: Wordiness can affect entire paragraphs or documents, while redundancy is usually limited to individual sentences or phrases.
- 5Solution: Wordiness can be addressed by simplifying language and using shorter sentences, while redundancy can be fixed by removing unnecessary words or phrases.
Remember this!
Wordiness and redundancy are both writing issues that can make writing or speech less clear and concise. However, the difference between them is that wordiness involves using too many words or complex language, while redundancy involves repeating information or using unnecessary words or phrases. Both can be avoided by careful editing and revision.
