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redundant

The correct spelling is redundant.

How to pronounce redundant

/ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/
adjective

IPA: /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/

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The correct spelling is redundant. Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary. For example: "Four employees were made redundant."

Usage Examples

Four employees were made redundant.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary.
  2. 2.(of words, writing, etc) Repetitive or needlessly wordy.
  3. 3.Dismissed from employment because no longer needed.
  4. 4.Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.

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