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REDUNDANT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Repetition of same sense in different words
Example:
at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition
Synonyms:
pleonastic; redundant; tautologic; tautological
Classified under:
Similar:
prolix (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length)
Derivation:
redundancy (repetition of an act needlessly)
redundancy (the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded)
Sense 2
Meaning:
More than is needed, desired, or required
Example:
surplus cheese distributed to the needy
Synonyms:
excess; extra; redundant; spare; supererogatory; superfluous; supernumerary; surplus
Classified under:
Similar:
unnecessary; unneeded (not necessary)
Derivation:
redundance (the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded)
redundancy (repetition of an act needlessly)
redundancy (the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded)
redundancy ((electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails)
redundancy (repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission)
