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redundant
01
surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use
Example
His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured.
They removed redundant parts from the machine to improve efficiency.
1.1
(of words or phrases) repetitive and unnecessary
Example
The phrase " final conclusion " is redundant since a conclusion is already final by definition.
He was asked to remove redundant words from his writing to make it more concise.
1.2
no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary
Dialect
British
BritishExample
They offered training programs to help redundant workers find new jobs.
The company had to make several employees redundant due to budget cuts.
02
referring to a system or component that is duplicated or has backup to increase reliability or safety
Example
The aircraft 's redundant systems ensure it can continue to operate even if one fails.
Engineers designed the bridge with redundant supports to enhance its structural integrity.
