Synonyms of redundant
39 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for redundant is superfluous. Other synonyms of redundant are expletive, supernumerary, excessive, surplus and needless. The opposite of redundant is non-redundant.
Synonyms and similar words for redundant
adjectiveDismissed from employment because no longer needed.
- surplus to requirementsNo longer needed, redundant.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- acervatim
- adscititiousDerived or acquired from something extrinsic; not part of the real, inherent, or essential nature of a thing.
- dropsicalPertaining to, or afflicted with, dropsy (edema).
- duplicate
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- exorbitantExceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
- expletiveServing to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
- extra
- extraneous
- extravagant
- gorged
- inessential
- inordinateExcessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
- lavish
- needlessNot needed; unnecessary.
- nonessentialNot required; not essential.
- overflowingOverflow.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweening
- plethoric
- prodigal
- profuseAbundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
- repetitiveHappening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.
- replete
- spare
- superabundant
- supererogatory
- superfluousIn excess of what is required or sufficient.
- supernumeraryBeyond what is necessary; redundant.
- supersaturated
- surplusBeing or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
- surplusage
- too manyExcessive (used with countable nouns).
- too muchAmusing; entertaining.
- unnecessary
- verbose
- gash UK, dated
- supervacaneous rareAdded above what is needed or necessary; superfluous, redundant.
Opposite of redundant
adjectiveMore antonyms
- non-redundantNot redundant; not superfluous.
- inadequateNot adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
- lackingMissing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).
- neededNecessary; being required.
Meaning of redundant
- adjective Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary (and therefore no longer needed because other things fulfill its task or purpose).
- adjective Repetitive or needlessly wordy.
- adjective Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.
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Questions about synonyms of redundant
- What is another word for redundant?
- Redundant has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as superfluous, expletive, supernumerary, excessive, surplus, needless, repetitive and exorbitant.
- What is the opposite of redundant?
- The opposite of redundant is non-redundant. Other antonyms of redundant are needed, lacking and inadequate.
- What does redundant mean?
- Redundant means superfluous; exceeding what is necessary (and therefore no longer needed because other things fulfill its task or purpose).
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