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

My concern for you is the repetitive training without adequate recovery. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

These platforms became common foundations for internal systems, shifting effort from repetitive data handling toward business rules, integration and process design. — Boris Kontsevoi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

In the near term, that could give existing crews more help with repetitive earthwork. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Monumental wants its machines to perform the most repetitive and dangerous tasks, including work on scaffolding. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 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