1
: happening again and again : repeated many times
an injury caused by repetitive wrist movements
a repetitive pattern
repetitive stress/strain
2
: having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant : repetitious
She left the job because the work was too repetitive.
At the risk of being/sounding repetitive, I must remind you again to be careful.
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/repetitive. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.
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