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redundant

adjective/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

more than necessary; repeating

Synonyms

• superfluous
• repetitive
• extra

Antonyms

• essential
• necessary

redundant in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin redundare 'to overflow'

Memory hook

REDUNDANT — RED-DONE again, repeated.

Word parts

• re — back, again
  redundant: re- (again) + und (overflow)

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