repetitive

adjective

re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv How to pronounce repetitive (audio)
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2
: containing repetition
repetitively adverb
repetitiveness noun

Examples of repetitive in a Sentence

an injury caused by repetitive wrist movements She left the job because the work was too repetitive. At the risk of being repetitive, I must remind you again to be careful.
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Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of repetitive was in 1756

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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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repetitive

adjective
re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpet-ət-iv How to pronounce repetitive (audio)
repetitively adverb
repetitiveness noun

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