redundancy Synonyms
Another word for redundancy
• noun (Context 1)
The state of being no longer needed or useful, especially because of superfluous repetition in language or excess capacity.
"The editor cut several paragraphs to eliminate superfluity and make the essay more concise."
• noun (Context 2)
The dismissal of an employee from a job because the position is no longer needed by the employer.
"Hundreds of factory workers faced compulsory layoff when the company relocated its manufacturing overseas."
• noun (Context 3)
The deliberate inclusion of duplicate or backup components in an engineering or computer system so that it continues to function if a primary component fails.
"Commercial aircraft are built with multiple layers of backup in their flight control systems to ensure passenger safety."
Opposites of redundancy
The opposite of redundancy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: