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

From there, track conversions driven by AI suggestions, time saved on repetitive tasks and return on investment, including total cost of ownership. —Samuel Darwin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries. —Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025

Manufacturing and administrative occupations started to disappear in the 1950s and 1960s due to automation and computers, though this was a gradual trend that only affected repetitive and regular work. —James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025

Robots have been trained to walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks efficiently. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 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