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re·dun·dan·cy
 redundancy
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- pronunciation:
- rih
duhn
d
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si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
redundancies |
| definition 1: |
the state or quality of being redundant.
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| definition 2: |
an unnecessary repetition of words; tautology.
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| definition 3: |
an excessive supply; overabundance.
- similar words:
- overabundance
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| definition 4: |
(chiefly British) the condition of workers being no longer needed by an employer, or the resulting dismissal or layoff.
The factory workers were faced with redundancy.The company anticipates 40 redundancies. |
| related words: |
excess, fat, glut |
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