repetend

rep·e·tend

noun \ˈre-pə-ˌtend\

Definition of REPETEND

: a repeated sound, word, or phrase; specifically : refrain

Origin of REPETEND

Latin repetendus to be repeated, gerundive of repetere to repeat

First Known Use: 1874

Rhymes with REPETEND

apprehend, bitter end, business end, comprehend, condescend, discommend, dividend, in the end, minuend, on the mend, open-end, overspend, recommend, reprehend, subtrahend, vilipend