REDUNDANT
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Redundant.
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Redundant - as an adjective satellite
More than is needed, desired, or required
Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excessextrasparesupererogatorysuperfluoussupernumerarysurplusRepetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words
Example: "`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleonastictautologictautologicalRedundant - as an adjective
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary.
(of words, writing, etc) repetitive or needlessly wordy.
Dismissed from employment because no longer needed.
Example: "Four employees were made redundant."
Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.
Example Sentences
"The company decided to lay off some workers because their roles had become redundant."
"After installing the new software update, the old version became redundant."
"His lengthy explanation was redundant, as we had already understood the concept."
"The additional safety measures seemed redundant since the building was already well-secured."
"Using the same adjective twice in a sentence is redundant and unnecessary."
Word Game Points
Is REDUNDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redundant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REDUNDANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is REDUNDANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, redundant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREDUNDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is REDUNDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redundant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREDUNDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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