repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
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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Most are egregiously repetitive, without a hint of interest shown in making Ancient Rome’s favorite form of entertainment feel convincingly entertaining.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2024
Tedious, repetitive, boring or brute force tasks will be replaced and artists will be able to do a more diverse and creative set of tasks.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
At these violent and sadly repetitive moments in U.S. history, certain images are unforgettable.
—Mary Jordan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
What follows is a repetitive and conventional dance by men, women, and children pretending to be water and waves.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2024
Tedious, repetitive, boring or brute force tasks will be replaced and artists will be able to do a more diverse and creative set of tasks.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
At these violent and sadly repetitive moments in U.S. history, certain images are unforgettable.
—Mary Jordan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
What follows is a repetitive and conventional dance by men, women, and children pretending to be water and waves.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for repetitive
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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