repetitive

adjective

re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 

1

: repetitious

2

: containing repetition

repetitively adverb

repetitiveness noun

Synonyms of repetitive

• redundant
• repetitious
• reiterative
• duplicative

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of the tension comes from Shaw’s relentless badgering of Dreyfuss, a dynamic that can grow somewhat repetitive as the play progresses. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The tunnels add both a challenge for the film not to become repetitive as well as a creative point that allows for moments that elevate the danger and the risks the group have to take. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Forti became fascinated with the animals in the city’s zoo, drawn to their repetitive pacing movements. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

The demonstration highlights how humanoids could take over repetitive material-handling tasks while fitting into existing industrial workflows. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing repetitive

• repetitive strain injury

Rhymes for repetitive

• appetitive
• competitive
• anticompetitive
• noncompetitive
• uncompetitive

Kids Definition

repetitive

adjective

re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpet-ət-iv 

: repetitious

repetitively adverb

repetitiveness noun