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

His least engaging work is beige and repetitive, all spark but no energy. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026

Rollable displays must withstand repetitive bending and stress when the panel is rolled out. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026

These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

In his view, disclosure requirements should be more flexible, principles-based and focused on material information rather than repetitive compliance. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 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