Redundantly
adverb
In a way that repeats something unnecessarily or to an excessive degree.
The information was redundantly repeated in the discussion.
Often appears as...
- redundantly repeated
- redundantly expressed
adverb
In a way that ensures one or more parts can compensate for the failure of other parts.
The system is designed redundantly to avoid a single point of failure.
Often appears as...
- redundantly designed
- redundantly structured
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that repeats something unnecessarily or to an excessive degree.
The information was redundantly repeated in the discussion.
Often appears as...
- redundantly repeated
- redundantly expressed
adverb
In a way that ensures one or more parts can compensate for the failure of other parts.
The system is designed redundantly to avoid a single point of failure.
Often appears as...
- redundantly designed
- redundantly structured
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Tautology
Using 'redundantly' to describe repetition can itself be redundant—avoid saying the same thing twice.
The phrase 'redundantly repeat' is often tautological; simply 'repeat' suffices.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Excess
'Redundantly' is useful when emphasizing unnecessary excess, such as over-preparing.
He explained the instructions redundantly, as if we'd never heard them before.
Pro Tip 3/3Spot Overuse
Be aware of 'redundantly' overuse which can irritate readers or listeners by stating the obvious.
She redundantly pointed out the rules, even though we all had the handbook.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Tautology
Using 'redundantly' to describe repetition can itself be redundant—avoid saying the same thing twice.
The phrase 'redundantly repeat' is often tautological; simply 'repeat' suffices.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Excess
'Redundantly' is useful when emphasizing unnecessary excess, such as over-preparing.
He explained the instructions redundantly, as if we'd never heard them before.
Pro Tip 3/3Spot Overuse
Be aware of 'redundantly' overuse which can irritate readers or listeners by stating the obvious.
She redundantly pointed out the rules, even though we all had the handbook.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Tautology
Using 'redundantly' to describe repetition can itself be redundant—avoid saying the same thing twice.
The phrase 'redundantly repeat' is often tautological; simply 'repeat' suffices.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Excess
'Redundantly' is useful when emphasizing unnecessary excess, such as over-preparing.
He explained the instructions redundantly, as if we'd never heard them before.
Pro Tip 3/3Spot Overuse
Be aware of 'redundantly' overuse which can irritate readers or listeners by stating the obvious.
She redundantly pointed out the rules, even though we all had the handbook.
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