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Redundancy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Redundancy is needless repetition that makes a sentence wordier without adding new meaning.

Course connection

ACT English: Knowledge of Language

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Redundancy appears across 7 ACT guides as a remediation concept.
  2. The shorter answer is often right when the extra words repeat an idea already stated.