repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
2
: containing repetition
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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.
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This is when trauma impairs emotional regulation and thinking, causing repetitive, distressing behaviors.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Called Digits, these robots could lift objects like humans and assist them with certain repetitive tasks, such as tote recycling.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Instead of spending their shifts running errands or handling repetitive tasks, nurses now have robots like Nurabot to lend a hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Individuals with level 3 autism face significant challenges in communication, with social interactions, and with repetitive behaviors that impact their daily lives and require substantial support throughout their lifetime.12
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—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Called Digits, these robots could lift objects like humans and assist them with certain repetitive tasks, such as tote recycling.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Instead of spending their shifts running errands or handling repetitive tasks, nurses now have robots like Nurabot to lend a hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Individuals with level 3 autism face significant challenges in communication, with social interactions, and with repetitive behaviors that impact their daily lives and require substantial support throughout their lifetime.12
Jump to Key Takeaways.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for repetitive
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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