[ri-duhn-duh n-see] /rɪˈdʌn dən si/ Show IPA nouns 6  noun,
pluralredundancies. the state of being redundant. superfluous
repetition or overlapping, especially of words. a redundant
thing, part, or amount; superfluity.   2. the additional,
predictable information so included.   3. the degree of
predictability thereby created. Chiefly British.   1. the
condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment.   2. a
layoff. Also, redundance.  1595–1605; < Latin redundantia an
overflowing, excess, derivative of redundāns redundant; see
-ancy  redundancy, tautology.  redundancy (rɪˈdʌndənsɪ) n , pl
-cies 1.  a.  the state or condition of being redundant or
superfluous, esp superfluous in one's job  b.  (as modifier): a
redundancy payment 2.  excessive proliferation or profusion, esp
of superfluity 3.  duplication of components in electronic or
mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following
failure of a part 4.  repetition of information or inclusion of
additional information to reduce errors in teleco