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redundancy definition

re·dun·dancy (ri dun′dən sē)

noun pl. redundancies -·cies

  1. the state or quality of being redundant; superfluity
  2. a redundant quantity; overabundance
  3. the use of redundant words
  4. the part of a redundant statement that is superfluous
  5. Brit. discharge from a job or employment because of not being needed; dismissal

Etymology: L redundantia

Also redundance re·dun′·dance

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