redundant

/ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.

Adjective

Examples

It is allowed, that Senates and great Councils are often troubled with redundant, ebullient, and other peccant Humours, with many Diſeaſes of the Head and more of the Heart; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Repetitive or needlessly wordy.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “redundant” mean?

Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.

Is “redundant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.