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redundancy

re·dun·dan·cy
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-duhn-duh n-see]
    • /rɪˈdʌn dən si/
    • /rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-duhn-duh n-see]
    • /rɪˈdʌn dən si/

Definitions of redundancy word

  • noun plural redundancy the state of being redundant. 1
  • noun plural redundancy superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words. 1
  • noun plural redundancy a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity. 1
  • noun plural redundancy 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 redundancy 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 redundancy Chiefly British. the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment. a layoff. 1

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Origin of redundancy

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 Redundancy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

redundancy 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

redundancy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for redundancy

noun redundancy

  • alliteration — Alliteration is the use in speech or writing of several words close together which all begin with the same letter or sound.
  • broken record — (Idiomatic) Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.
  • 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.
  • druthers — one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.

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