redundant acronym syndrome

A form of RAS syndrome — Redundant acronym syndrome syndrome, a tautology in which one or more words that make up an acronym or initialism are used redundantly in conjunction with said abbreviation.

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Meanings

nounredundant acronym syndrome (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of RAS syndrome.
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APA

redundant acronym syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/redundant%20acronym%20syndrome

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Chicago

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