B2adjectiveworklanguage
US/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
UK/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
no longer needed, especially because you say or do more than is necessary
In context
The last sentence is redundant because it repeats the first one.
Many old machines became redundant when the factory moved to new technology.
Her skills were redundant after the company closed the department.
Words that go with redundant
adverb + adjective
- largely redundantTypewriters became largely redundant when computers appeared.
- completely redundantThe old rule is completely redundant now.
- entirely redundantMany branches are now entirely redundant.
adjective + preposition
- redundant forThe old form is redundant for most users.
adjective + noun
- redundant informationDelete any redundant information from the form.
- redundant wordsGood writers cut redundant words.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company made 50 workers redundancy.Correct: The company made 50 workers redundant.