C2
redundant vs redundantly vs superfluous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| redundantadjective/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/ | Meaning no longer needed, especially because you say or do more than is necessary | Goes with largely redundant | Example The last sentence is redundant because it repeats the first one. |
| redundantlyadverb/rɪˈdʌn.dənt.li/ | Meaning in a way that repeats something without need, or with extra copies kept as a backup | Goes with stored redundantly | Example Customer data is stored redundantly, so nothing is lost if one server fails. |
| superfluousadjective/suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/ | Meaning more than is needed or wanted, and so not necessary | Goes with superfluous detail | Example Cut any superfluous words so that your essay is clear and direct. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The two data centers are connected, so one can fail safely.