re·dun·dant 
/rɪˈdʌndənt/ adjective
/rɪˈdʌndənt/ adjective 1 : repeating something else and therefore unnecessary
▪ He edited the paper and removed any redundant information or statements. ▪ Avoid redundant expressions in your writing. ▪ Some people say that since all adages are old, the phrase “old adage” is redundant. 2 technical — used to describe part of a machine, system, etc., that has the same function as another part and that exists so that the entire machine, system, etc., will not fail if the main part fails ▪ The design incorporates several redundant features. 3 Brit : dismissed from a job because you are no longer needed
▪ More than 200 of the company's employees have already been made redundant. [=laid off]
▪ He edited the paper and removed any redundant information or statements. ▪ Avoid redundant expressions in your writing. ▪ Some people say that since all adages are old, the phrase “old adage” is redundant.
▪ More than 200 of the company's employees have already been made redundant. [=laid off]
— re·dun·dant·ly adverb
▪ In the phrase “old adage,” “old” is sometimes thought of as being used redundantly.
▪ In the phrase “old adage,” “old” is sometimes thought of as being used redundantly.
