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dun
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Comparative
more redundant
Superlative
most redundant
1
surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use
- His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured.
- They removed redundant parts from the machine to improve efficiency.
- The old equipment became redundant after the new system was installed.
- The outdated software was deemed redundant and replaced with a newer version.
- The extra steps in the process were redundant and removed.
2
referring to a system or component that is duplicated or has backup to increase reliability or safety
- The aircraft's redundant systems ensure it can continue to operate even if one fails.
- Engineers designed the bridge with redundant supports to enhance its structural integrity.
- Redundant power supplies are used in data centers to prevent outages.
- The safety protocol includes redundant checks to minimize the risk of errors.
- In critical applications, redundant circuits are installed to maintain functionality in case of failure.