Redundant ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Redundant ( adjective )

1. Unnecessarily wordy or prolix.
2. Superfluous; more than is needed.
3. Extra; unnecessary.

Origin:

From latin redundantem (nominative redundans) "overflowing, excessive, superfluous", present participle of redundare "overflow, be excessive", from re- "again" + undare "to undulate, flow".

Examples:

1. The word "that" is redundant in this sentence.
2. The manager felt that the staff were redundant and could be let go.
3. The new software had redundant features that were not needed.
4. The company was overstaffed, and many of the employees were redundant.
5. The company decided to make the redundant employees redundant.

(As a noun)

Redundant ( noun )

1. Unnecessarily wordy or prolix.
2. Superfluous; more than is needed.
3. Extra; unnecessary.

Origin:

From latin redundantem (nominative redundans) "overflowing, excessive, superfluous", present participle of redundare "overflow, be excessive", from re- "again" + undare "to undulate, flow".

Examples:

1. The word "that" is redundant in this sentence.
2. The manager felt that the staff were redundant and could be let go.
3. The new software had redundant features that were not needed.
4. The company was overstaffed, and many of the employees were redundant.
5. The company decided to make the redundant employees redundant.