redundant — no longer needed or useful; superfluous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: no longer needed or useful; superfluous
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʌndənt/
Example Sentences
- Having three alarm clocks is redundant unless you're a professional oversleeper.
- The backup generator became redundant after the power issues were permanently fixed.
- His collection of 47 identical black t-shirts seemed a bit redundant to his girlfriend.
redundant
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈdʌndənt/]
no longer needed or useful; superfluous
Too many helpers for one job
When treasures are abundant, even a precious pendant becomes redundant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'redundans', the present participle of 'redundare', meaning 'to overflow or be superfluous'. The Latin root 'unde' means 'wave' or 'to flow', combined with the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again'.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + und (flow/wave) + -ant (being in a state of) = redundant
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📝Examples
“Having three alarm clocks is redundant unless you're a professional oversleeper.”
“The backup generator became redundant after the power issues were permanently fixed.”
“His collection of 47 identical black t-shirts seemed a bit redundant to his girlfriend.”
“Many traditional jobs became redundant due to automation.”
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