Definitions
- Describing something that is unnecessary or excessive. - Referring to a situation where there are too many of the same thing. - Talking about an employee who has been laid off due to their job being no longer necessary.
- Describing something that is excessive or unnecessary. - Referring to a situation where there are too many of the same thing. - Talking about a detail or feature that is not needed or adds no value.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is excessive or unnecessary.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation where there are too many of the same thing.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a detail or feature that is not needed or adds no value.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Redundant is more commonly used than superfluous in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Redundant emphasizes the idea of something being unnecessary because it is already present or has been said before, while superfluous emphasizes the idea of something being excessive or unnecessary in general.
- 3Connotation: Redundant can have a neutral or negative connotation, while superfluous often has a negative connotation.
- 4Usage in context: Redundant is often used in technical or professional contexts, while superfluous is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Redundant and superfluous are synonyms that both describe something that is excessive or unnecessary. However, redundant emphasizes the idea of something being unnecessary because it is already present or has been said before, while superfluous emphasizes the idea of something being excessive or unnecessary in general. Redundant is more commonly used in technical or professional contexts, while superfluous is more commonly used in everyday language.
