redundant

/ɹɪdˈʌndənt/

/ɹɪˈdəndənt/

[adjective]

redundant

[ADJECTIVE]

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

synonyms : excess

repetition of same sense in different words

synonyms : pleonastic

tautologic

tautological

Examples

1. Newcastle - it's unnecessary and redundant.

2. Trying to sell umbrellas on a rainy day in a place where there are many umbrella vendors is like taking coals to Newcastle - it's unnecessary and redundant.

3. Introducing a new fashion trend to a city that is already known for its fashion sense is like carrying owls to Athens - it's unnecessary and redundant.

4. Offering to teach someone how to use a computer program they are already skilled in is like bringing owls to Athens - it's unnecessary and redundant.

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