redundancy
the state of being redundant.
superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words.
a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity.
the provision of additional or duplicate systems, equipment, etc., that function in case an operating part or system fails, as in a spacecraft.
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.
Chiefly British.
the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment.
a layoff.
Origin of redundancy
1- Sometimes re·dun·dance .
Words that may be confused with redundancy
- redundancy , tautology
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How to use redundancy in a sentence
Effects not very dissimilar, are, in France and Italy, produced from a redundance of it.
So that A will have a redundance of this fluid, which forms an atmosphere round, and B an exactly equal deficiency.
Disobedience to the law in the shape of exaggeration or redundance of purposive movement indicates functional excess.
Tics and Their Treatment | Henry MeigneHow this redundance is obtained you will see in a moment by bending any feather the wrong way.
Love's Meinie | John RuskinYet both may be equally Christian, in spite of the redundance or the deficiency.
British Dictionary definitions for redundancy
/ (rɪˈdʌndənsɪ) /
the state or condition of being redundant or superfluous, esp superfluous in one's job
(as modifier): a redundancy payment
excessive proliferation or profusion, esp of superfluity
duplication of components in electronic or mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following failure of a part
repetition of information or inclusion of additional information to reduce errors in telecommunication transmissions and computer processing
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Cultural definitions for redundancy
Unnecessary repetition in speech or writing. The expression freedom and liberty is redundant.
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