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Meaning of redundant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

redundant

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary.

  2. (of words, writing, etc) Repetitive or needlessly wordy.

  3. Dismissed from employment because no longer needed.

    Example: Four employees were made redundant.

  4. Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.