Basic Details
Word: Redundantly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is unnecessary because it is more than needed; doing something that is already done.
Synonyms: Superfluously, unnecessarily, repetitively
Antonyms: Necessarily, significantly, meaningfully
Idioms and Phrases
- Redundant expenditure: Spending that is not necessary. Example: "The company’s redundant expenditure on unnecessary equipment led to a budget crisis."
- Isn't that redundant?: Used when something is repeated unnecessarily. Example: "When he repeated his instructions, I asked, 'Isn't that redundant?' since I already understood."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained the lesson again, but it felt redundantly long since we had already covered it.
Example 2: Writing the same information in two different reports can be seen as redundantly repetitive.
Example 3: The meeting included redundantly extensive discussions about topics we already agreed on.
Fun Fact
The word "redundant" comes from the Latin word "redundare," meaning "to overflow." It's interesting that it conveys the idea of excess, much like water overflowing from a river!
Famous Quote
"The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do." Michael Porter - This emphasizes the importance of avoiding unnecessary actions, aligning with the concept of being redundant.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "redundantly" mean?
a) In a necessary way
b) In an unnecessary way
c) In a confusing way
d) In a careful way
Answer: b) In an unnecessary way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "redundantly"?
a) Necessarily
b) Superfluously
c) Effectively
d) Clearly
Answer: b) Superfluously
3. Which sentence uses "redundantly" correctly?
a) She redundantly painted the wall after it was already finished.
b) He redundantly climbed the mountain with confidence.
c) They danced redundantly to the music.
d) The bird sang redundantly every morning.
Answer: a) She redundantly painted the wall after it was already finished.
4. Which idiom reflects a similar idea to "redundantly"?
a) Isn't that redundant?
b) To the moon and back
c) On the same page
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Isn't that redundant?
5. What is the opposite of "redundantly"?
a) Purposefully
b) Excessively
c) Repeatedly
d) Thoughtlessly
Answer: a) Purposefully
