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   re·dun·dant

   /rəˈdənd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous: "many of the old skills had become redundant" Similar unnecessarynot requiredinessentialunessentialneedlessunneededuncalled fordispensabledisposableexpendableunwanteduselesssurplussurplus to requirementssuperfluoustoo much/manysupernumeraryexcessivein excessextraadditionalsparede tropinformal:needed like a hole in the headOpposite essentialnecessary
   • ▪ (of a person) no longer employed because there is no more work available: "eight permanent staff were made redundant" Similar sackeddismissedlaid offdischargedunemployedidlejoblessout of workout of a jobrare:disemployedOpposite in workemployed
   • ▪ (of words or data) able to be omitted without loss of meaning or function: "our peculiar affection for redundant phrases"
   • ▪ (of a component) not strictly necessary to functioning but included in case of failure in another component: "the modules are linked using a redundant fiber-optic cable"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘abundant’): from Latin redundant- ‘surging up’, from the verb redundare (see redound).

   Derivatives

   • 1. redundantly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › redundantRedundant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 9, 2011 · Learn the meaning of redundant, a word that describes something that is unnecessary, excessive, or repetitive. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of redundant.

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   Redundant means unnecessary or not needed, especially of a word, phrase, or person. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Redundant means exceeding what is needed or useful, or having unnecessary words or repetition. Learn the synonyms, usage, and history of this adjective, and see how it applies to different fields and contexts.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › redundantRedundant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word redundant applies to things that are unnecessary or could be left out. Calling a blank sheet of paper empty is redundant. Teachers often tell students to avoid being redundant — meaning avoid saying something twice or more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › redundantRedundant - definition of redundant by The Free Dictionary

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   Redundant means exceeding what is necessary or natural, or needlessly wordy or repetitive in expression. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples of redundant in different contexts.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREDUNDANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Redundant means unnecessary, superfluous, or verbose. It can also mean losing one's job or having extra parts or features. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › redundantredundant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Redundant means not needed or useful, or without a job because there is no more work available. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.