Definition

In a way that is unnecessary because it is more than what is needed or required.

Example

The instructions were given redundantly, making them confusing to follow.

Conversation

Did you notice how the report repeated the same points redundantly?

Yeah, it was pretty annoying to read through.

I mean, they could have been more concise without being redundantly repetitive.

Absolutely! It just made the whole thing longer than it needed to be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redundantly → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dunare" (from Latin "dunare", meaning to give) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "redundantly" means in a manner that gives again or excessively, often referring to unnecessary repetition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'giving' ('dunare') to remember that 'redundantly' means doing something in an excessive or unnecessary way.

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