What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
superfluousness
Example
The extra decorations were a superfluous addition to the already beautiful room. [superfluousness: noun]
Example
Her explanation was so long and detailed that it became superfluous and repetitive. [superfluous: adjective]
redundancy
Example
The company had to cut costs by eliminating redundancy in their workforce. [redundancy: noun]
Example
The author's use of multiple adjectives in a sentence was a form of redundancy. [redundant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Redundancy is more commonly used than superfluousness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between superfluousness and redundancy?
Superfluousness is more formal than redundancy, but both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
