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redundant
01
surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use
1.1
(of words or phrases) repetitive and unnecessary
1.2
no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary
02
referring to a system or component that is duplicated or has backup to increase reliability or safety
redundant
adj
redund
v
Example
His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured.
The old equipment became redundant after the new system was installed.
They removed redundant parts from the machine to improve efficiency.
The extra steps in the process were redundant and removed.
The outdated software was deemed redundant and replaced with a newer version.
