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

For experienced makers, this can reduce repetitive preparation work. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Rote learning, repetitive writing, the curse of a colonial education. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

The secret to building momentum is starting small, focusing on repetitive workflows where a custom agent can offer immediate relief. — Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

For production designer Nina Ruscio, creating that world meant building an emergency department capable of sustaining the series’ relentless pace without ever feeling repetitive. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 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