redundancy
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for redundancy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of a job or worker no longer being needed, or the dismissal that results.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
redundance
Antonyms
How to use redundancy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
made redundant
compulsory redundancy
system redundancy
Etymology
From redundant plus the suffix -cy.
Full origin of redundancy →Frequently asked questions
What does “redundancy” mean?
The word “redundancy” means the state of a job or worker no longer being needed, or the dismissal that results. In plain terms, either being laid off from a job, or having something repeated/duplicated unnecessarily (or, in engineering, as a safety backup).
How do you pronounce “redundancy”?
“Redundancy” is pronounced rih-DUHNDN-see (/ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ in IPA).
How do you use “redundancy” in a sentence?
Here is “redundancy” used in a sentence: “She was offered a redundancy package after the factory closed.”
What is another word for “redundancy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “redundancy” include backup and retirement.
What is the opposite of “redundancy”?
The opposite of “redundancy” — its antonyms — are non-redundancy, employment and hiring.
What part of speech is “redundancy”?
“Redundancy” is a noun.
Is “redundancy” a common word?
“Redundancy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “redundancy” have?
“Redundancy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of a job or worker no longer being needed, or the dismissal that results.
