Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.
Children's songs involve lots of repetition.
I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition.
Recent Examples on the WebNormalize this through repetition — applied to everyone, not just Nana.—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 The designer, who wore an argyle sweater that looked like a collaboration with knitwear specialist Wolsey, is engaged in a process that generates tingles of ASMR satisfaction in order to achieve environmental self-enlightenment through purposeful repetition.—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024 This methodical repetition is akin to layering paint; each coat adds depth and richness, ensuring a flawless finish.—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 The best way to hone your skill is through repetition and experience.—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Their ambient melodies were free-flowing, save the moment when André or a synth player would hold onto a riff and let its groove sink in through repetition.—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024 Has repetition often been a core part of your songwriting?—Vulture, 26 Jan. 2024 Consistent daily repetition was the biggest factor influencing whether a behavior would become part of an automatic daily routine, says Lally, who was the first author on the study.—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2024 Complex logistics, emergency room visits, medications, incontinence, repetition, and aggression became my life.—Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English repeticion, from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio, from repetere to repeat
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