Tatatomy???? 28 days?

Question

in the movie 28 days Gwen (Sandra Bullock) uses a word that sounds like tatatomy which she says means something that is what it is because it is what it is. whats this word and where can i find out more about the concept?

Answer 1

"You know in the world of Philosophy, that's called a TAUTOLOGY. Something is what it is because it is what it is. Why is the sky blue? cuz it reflects the ocean. Why is the ocean blue? Cuz it reflects the sky, that kind of thing.

I'm sure you can just google it and you'll find something. :]

Answer 2

The word is "Tautology".  It means something that is true even if different variables are used.