duplicative

Definition

Of, related to, or being a duplicate.

Etymology

From duplicate + -ive.

Example Sentences

• "The purpose of such a position would be to oversee all aspects of government AIDS programs, weeding out duplicative or wasteful programs in favor of those that would meet the needs of all people with HIV."
• "MBDA provides minority business enterprises with a variety of business assistance services that are duplicative of other Federal, State, local, and private sector efforts."