Synonyms for
Redundant
Definition
Something that is redundant is unnecessary because it is repeating something that has already been said or done.
Synonyms & similar words
excess
extra
supernumerary
supererogatory
superfluous
pleonastic
tautologic
spare
tautological
surplus
unnecessary
superfluous
repetitive
duplicated
surplus
excessive
extra
spare
unused
unneeded
extraneous
overabundant
overflowing
pleonastic
periphrastic
tautological
verbose
wordy
prolix
reiterative
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- redundant staff
- redundant system
- redundant information
- redundant layer
- redundant clause
- redundant argument
- redundant words
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe something that is no longer needed or useful, especially in a job context. Can also refer to information or language that is repetitive.
Example sentences
- The second coat of paint on the wall was redundant.
- The teacher said the same thing twice, so it was redundant.
- The backup generator was redundant and unnecessary because the power never went out.
- The extra safety features on the car were redundant.
- The extra copies of the report were redundant and took up unnecessary space.
Quotes
The waste of life occasioned by trying to do too many things at once is appalling.
The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art.