Definitions
- Referring to something that is unnecessary or excessive. - Describing something that is surplus to requirements or beyond what is needed. - Talking about something that is redundant or unneeded in a particular context.
- Referring to something that is no longer needed or useful. - Describing something that is repetitive or duplicated. - Talking about something that is surplus to requirements or unnecessary in a particular context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is unnecessary or surplus to requirements.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is excessive or duplicated.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and suggest something that is unwanted or unneeded.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Superfluous is more commonly used to describe something that is excessive or unnecessary, while redundant is more often used to describe something that is no longer needed or useful.
- 2Connotation: Superfluous has a slightly more positive connotation than redundant, which can suggest obsolescence or being outdated.
- 3Scope: Superfluous can be used to describe a wider range of things, including actions, words, and objects, while redundant is typically used to describe objects or information.
- 4Formality: Superfluous is more formal than redundant, which is often used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Superfluous and redundant are synonyms that both describe something that is unnecessary or surplus to requirements. However, superfluous is more commonly used to describe something that is excessive or unnecessary, while redundant is more often used to describe something that is no longer needed or useful. Additionally, superfluous has a slightly more positive connotation than redundant, which can suggest obsolescence or being outdated.
