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

Running an advanced reasoning model on repetitive work wastes resources, while running a lightweight model on strategic analysis yields disappointing results. — Paul Deraval, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Automation can take over repetitive and physically demanding tasks, while AI can help warehouse leaders make better decisions about inventory, labor, order prioritization, and resource allocation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

To depict the robotic lives of its citizens, Currie and team employ clever stagecraft involving puppets (designed by Saskia Bakker) and rhythmic, repetitive dialogue. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Her way of dealing with the ensuing guilt is to track down the families of the other victims and apologize on her son’s behalf, which, on paper, makes for a fascinating approach to grief, but proves rote and repetitive in execution. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 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