The difference between Pointless and Redundant
When used as adjectives, pointless means having no point or sharp tip, whereas redundant means superfluous.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pointless and Redundant
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
Examples:
"a pointless sword"
"a pointless knife"
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
Examples:
"a pointless remark"
"The [[sequel]] to the film was even more pointless than the original"
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
Examples:
" Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless."
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Pointless as an adjective (mathematics):
Without points.
Examples:
"a pointless topology"
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Redundant as an adjective:
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary.
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Redundant as an adjective (of words, writing, etc):
Repetitive or needlessly wordy.
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Redundant as an adjective (chiefly, British, NZ, AU):
Dismissed from employment because no longer needed.
Examples:
"Four employees were made redundant."
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Redundant as an adjective:
Duplicating or able to duplicate the function of another component of a system, providing backup in the event the other component fails.