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

YouTube already barred repetitive or mass-produced videos from monetization. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Staff can spend less time on reactive, repetitive work and more time on the interactions that genuinely require a human touch. — Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Elizabeth, Bobby, Bryan, Naheim, and Jeffrey all say Joseph, citing his repetitive silhouettes. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

The robot could handle repetitive patrols while people make decisions during an incident. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 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