duplicative

as in repetitive
marked by repetition duplicative efforts in this area that are just a waste of time

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repetitive
Adjective
  • The best solution is to keep refining your instructions in simple and repetitive ways.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • In terms of usage scenarios, Morgan Stanley expects that by 2050, about 90% of humanoid robots will primarily serve industrial and commercial sectors, performing repetitive, simple, and structured tasks.
    , CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Duplicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplicative. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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