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

In any event, Jia’s longtime admirers will recognize that this oddly repetitive scene is itself a repetition. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025

Balancing Automation And Human Strengths The true potential of AI lies in automating repetitive and predictable tasks, freeing human teams to concentrate on more impactful, creative and relationship-driven work. —Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

The Panthers’ idea to repeat this season started in repetitive style. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025

The first tasks to likely replace human employees will be dangerous, repetitive, or tedious jobs – and roles that don't particularly require high social or emotional intelligence. —Joe Salas, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 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