Redundant
mediumrih-DUN-dunt
adjective
Definition
Not or no longer needed; superfluous; repetitive
Examples
“The redundant phrase could be deleted without losing meaning.”
“Automation made many workers redundant.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
essentialnecessaryindispensablerequisite
Categories
GRE Tip
Redundant is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "superfluous" or "surplus" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "essential".
Related GRE Words
glut
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
superfluous
Unnecessary; more than is needed
lavish
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
inundation
An overwhelming abundance; a flood
pleonastic
Using more words than necessary; redundant
extravagant
Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
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