Redundant – No longer needed or useful

(Pronounced ruh-dun-dnt)

To remember the definition of the word redundant, use the following mnemonic:

A reduction was needed of the abundant (redundant) cars on his driveway. Many were broken and no longer needed.

A reduction was needed of the abundant (redundant) cars on his driveway. Many were broken and no longer needed.

Examples of redundant in a sentence

The rules became redundant after the school shut down.

She felt redundant in a room full of scientists.

The document was redundant so was put on the fire.