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.