repetitive

adjective

re·​pet·​i·​tive ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 

1

: repetitious

2

: containing repetition

repetitively adverb

repetitiveness noun

Synonyms

• duplicative
• reiterative
• repetitious

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

There’s too much time spent on dull, repetitive family dynamics. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 16 May 2025

Farsi’s movie may be straightforward in form, perhaps too repetitive at times, but that also seems to be the point. —Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025

At some point, though, his nervousness about being outed becomes repetitive. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

For example, some parents may wonder if these behaviors are related to things like stimming (repetitive movement or sounds), echolalia (meaningless repetition of words), or self-regulation behaviors. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 May 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