Synonyms of redundancy
8 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for redundancy is retirement. Other synonyms of redundancy are superfluity, superfluousness, dead wood, redundance and pro-chrono continuum. The opposite of redundancy is non-redundancy.
Synonyms and similar words for redundancy
nounThe state of being redundant.
- superfluity
- superfluousnessThe state or quality of being superfluous.
- dead wood
- redundance rareRedundancy.
- pro-chrono continuum rare
nounThe state of being unemployed because one's job is no longer necessary; the dismissal of such an...
nounDuplication in case of transmission error.
nounState of being unemployed.
Opposite of redundancy
nounAntonym(s) of “state of being redundant”.
- non-redundancyThe quality or state of being non-redundant.
nounAntonym(s) of “state of being unemployed”.
nounAntonym(s) of “instance or act of dismissal”.
Meaning of redundancy
- noun The state of being redundant.
- noun A superfluity; something redundant or excessive; a needless repetition in language.
- noun A duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components.
redundancy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of redundancy
- What is another word for redundancy?
- Redundancy has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as retirement, superfluity, superfluousness, dead wood, redundance, pro-chrono continuum, sacking and backup.
- What is the opposite of redundancy?
- The opposite of redundancy is non-redundancy.
- What does redundancy mean?
- Redundancy means the state of being redundant.
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