The phrase "triangular in shape" is an example of ________.
A) nominalization
B) jargon
C) redundancy
D) all of the above

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"Triangular" already implies a shape with three sides, so the addition of "in shape" is redundant. This is an example of wordiness or unnecessary repetition. "Nominalization" refers to turning a verb into a noun (e.g. "analysis" from "analyze"), and "jargon" refers to technical language specific to a particular field or profession. Neither of those terms apply to the given phrase.

The Phrase "Triangular in Shape" Is an Example of ________