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REDUNDANT Synonyms

10 synonyms for redundant. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for redundant. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for REDUNDANT

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excess

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

extra

adverb, noun, adjective

adv, n, adj

noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

pleonastic

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

spare

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

supererogatory

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

superfluous

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• more than is needed, desired, or required

supernumerary

noun

n

noun

• a person serving no apparent function

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

surplus

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

tautologic

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

tautological

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

Alternatives for EXCESS

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