redundant
Translation
redundant, superfluous, unnecessary
Examples
This sentence has redundant information.
This sentence has redundant information.
Many workers were made redundant.
Many workers were made redundant.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is redundant This sentence has redundant information.
to be made redundant Many workers were made redundant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary, extra; Antonyms: necessary, essential
Etymology
From Latin 'redundare' (to overflow), from 're-' (again) + 'undare' (to surge), from 'unda' (a wave).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' (again) and 'unda' (wave). A wave coming again and again is unnecessary or overflowing.