Redundant Definition & Meaning
redundant
- adjective
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
- repetition of same sense in different words; "`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions"; "the phrase `a beginner who has just started' is tautological"; "at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition"- J.B.Conant
"Redundant" in song lyrics
See how redundant is used in real songs:
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"I fly 'em in from London, who life redundant?"
Clinton Sparks f/ Clipse — Where You Been -
"Stop me if I sound redundant"
Grits — They All Fall Down -
"Sound redundant"
Grits — They All Fall Down
Words that rhyme with redundant
Usage tips for "redundant"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "redundant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for redundant to find words that pair well.