repetitive

adjective

re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 

1

: repetitious

2

: containing repetition

repetitively adverb

repetitiveness noun

Synonyms

• 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

Each panel is unique, though some feature intertwining circles or repetitive patterns in bright colors that seem to move toward the viewer. —Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025

Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. —Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025

Autonomous agents can reduce the need for constant human oversight and lower costs on repetitive workflows, speeding up a company’s operations and potentially reducing the need for headcount. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025

Instead of reconnecting, conversations with Ella have become draining and repetitive. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025

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