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

The tech could have an outsized effect on knowledge workers by automating the repetitive, data-intensive cognitive tasks that typically define those white-collar roles. —Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026

For manufacturers and logistics operators, the immediate opportunity lies in identifying repetitive manipulation tasks where current automation falls short. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive. —Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

Slop is boring, repetitive, and often inexpensive to make — the natural evolution of an internet built for scale and ruthless optimization. —Mia Sato, The Verge, 29 Jan. 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