Noun phrase
/fʌŋkʃənəl rɪˈdʌndənsi/
Functional redundancy refers to a situation, often in a system or organizational context, where certain functions or components perform the same role or task, making one or more of them unnecessary. It suggests that there are more resources or alternatives available than are actually necessary for a function to be performed effectively. This term is commonly used in discussions about engineering, technology, ecology, and organizational theory.
Frequency of Use: The term "functional redundancy" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in professional, technical, and academic discussions related to system design, organizational behavior, and resource management.
Functional redundancy in the software development team can lead to inefficiencies and lack of clarity in project roles.
(La redundancia funcional en el equipo de desarrollo de software puede llevar a ineficiencias y falta de claridad en los roles del proyecto.)
The engineers implemented functional redundancy to ensure system reliability in case of component failure.
(Los ingenieros implementaron la redundancia funcional para garantizar la fiabilidad del sistema en caso de fallo de los componentes.)
In many ecosystems, functional redundancy allows for resilience against environmental changes.
(En muchos ecosistemas, la redundancia funcional permite la resiliencia ante los cambios ambientales.)
While "functional redundancy" itself may not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions, it encompasses themes found in phrases related to excess and efficiency. Here are some relevant idiomatic expressions:
Cut out the middleman - Reducing redundancy by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries.
(Eliminar al intermediario puede ayudar a cortar la redundancia en el proceso de ventas.)
(Cutting out the middleman can help reduce redundancy in the sales process.)
Too many cooks spoil the broth - Suggests that having too many people involved in a task can create redundancy and confusion.
(Demasiados cocineros arruinan el caldo, lo que indica que la redundancia puede ser perjudicial en un equipo.)
(Too many cooks spoil the broth, indicating that redundancy can be harmful in a team.)
Belt and braces - Referring to measures taken to ensure safety or prevent failure, which may indicate redundancy in procedures.
(Tomar medidas de "cinturón y tirantes" a menudo resulta en redundancia funcional en las pautas de seguridad.)
(Taking "belt and braces" measures often results in functional redundancy in safety guidelines.)
Keep it simple - Advocating for simplicity can often eliminate unnecessary redundancy in design or processes.
(Mantenerlo simple es una filosofía que a menudo elimina la redundancia innecesaria en el diseño.)
(Keeping it simple is a philosophy that often eliminates unnecessary redundancy in design.)
The term "functional" derives from the Latin functio, meaning "performance" or "execution," combined with the English suffix "al," indicating pertaining to. The word "redundancy" comes from the Latin redundans, which means "overflowing," generally implying superfluousness or repetition. Together, "functional redundancy" emphasizes the idea of superfluous functions in a given scenario.
Synonyms: - Surplus functionality - Excess capacity - Backup systems
Antonyms: - Efficiency - Economy - Essentiality