Simple Definition of repetitious

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repetitious

adjective

: having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant : having too much repetition
He was bored by the repetitious work.
repetitious lyrics
Her writing can be repetitious.

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“Repetitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/repetitious. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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