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- [ri-duhn-duh n-see]
- /rɪˈdʌn dən si/
- /rɪ.ˈdʌn.dəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-duhn-duh n-see]
- /rɪˈdʌn dən si/
Definitions of redundance word
- noun plural redundance the state of being redundant. 1
- noun plural redundance superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words. 1
- noun plural redundance a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity. 1
- noun plural redundance the provision of additional or duplicate systems, equipment, etc., that function in case an operating part or system fails, as in a spacecraft. 1
- noun plural redundance Linguistics. the inclusion of more information than is necessary for communication, as in those cars, where both words are marked for plurality. the additional, predictable information so included. the degree of predictability thereby created. 1
- noun plural redundance Chiefly British. the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment. a layoff. 1
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Origin of redundance
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin redundantia an overflowing, excess, derivative of redundāns redundant; see -ancy
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Parts of speech for Redundance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
redundance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
redundance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for redundance
noun redundance
- byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- cornucopia — A cornucopia of things is a large number of different things.
- logorrhea — pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
- loquaciousness — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- luxuriance — luxuriant growth or productiveness; rich abundance; lushness.
Antonyms for redundance
noun redundance
- few — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.
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