Word: redundancy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
dun
dan
cy
Definition: Duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors.
Morphemes:
Affix: redundant
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: red-
Language: la
Decoded: red-
Meaning: again, back
Affix: un-
Language: en
Decoded: un-
Meaning: reversal prefix
Affix: do
Language: en
Decoded: do
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To copy or emulate the actions or behaviour that is associated with the person or thing mentioned.
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia