Redundant
/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/noun
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Did you know?The term 'redundant' has ties to the Latin word for 'overflow,' hinting at a darker side of excess in both language and life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
redundans
“Overflowing, excessive”
Late Latin
Late Latin
redundare
“To overflow, to run over”
Old French
Old French
redondant
“Flowing back, superfluous”
Middle English
Middle English
redondant
“Excessive, redundant”
Modern English
English
redundant
“Not needed, superfluous, often implying wasted resources or effort.”