"redundant" synonyms

When something is described as "redundant," it means it's unnecessary or repetitive. Here are some synonyms, categorized by nuance:

Focusing on Unnecessary Repetition:

• Repetitive
• Duplicative
• Superfluous
• Unneeded
• Excessive
• Pleonasmic (using more words than are necessary)

Focusing on Lack of Usefulness:

• Unnecessary
• Unrequired
• Needless
• Unessential
• Pointless
• Useless
• Worthless

Focusing on Being Extra or Surplus:

• Extra
• Surplus
• Spare
• Additional
• Overabundant

Formal or Technical Synonyms:

• Tautological (involving or containing tautology)
• Verbiage (an excess of words)

Choosing the right synonym depends on the context:

• If you're talking about writing, "repetitive" or "superfluous" might be best.
• If you're talking about a piece of equipment, "unnecessary" or "spare" might be more appropriate.
• If you are talking about code, duplicative would be a good choice.

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By Jerry Ramonyai