What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
redundant
Example
The extra information in the report was redundant and didn't add anything new. [redundant: adjective]
Example
The company had to let go of some employees because their positions were redundant. [redundant: noun]
superfluous
Example
The decorations on the cake were superfluous and didn't add anything to its taste. [superfluous: adjective]
Example
The extra buttons on the shirt were superfluous and made it look cluttered. [superfluous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Redundant is more commonly used than superfluous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between redundant and superfluous?
Redundant is often used in technical or professional contexts, making it more formal than superfluous which is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
