repetitive
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re·pet·i·tive

adjective \ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv\

Definition of REPETITIVE

2
: containing repetition
— re·pet·i·tive·ly adverb
— re·pet·i·tive·ness noun

Examples of REPETITIVE

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

First Known Use of REPETITIVE

1839

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