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REDUNDANT

(adj.sat, adj.)

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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)
excess15extra12spare7supererogatory20superfluous16supernumerary20surplus9

Repetition 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)
pleonastic14tautologic13tautological15

Redundant - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is REDUNDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redundant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
REDUNDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is REDUNDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redundant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REDUNDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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