repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
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2
: containing repetition
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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.
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All of this is accompanied by a throbbing, repetitive, and mind-blanking score by Philip Glass that's heavy on brass, synthesizers, and basso profundo chanting.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Males often display repetitive behaviors, a preference for routines, and problems with communication.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Disco introduced significant use of synthesizers, electronic pianos and orchestral instruments, such as brassy horns and silky strings, and often featured repetitive lyrics.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Males often display repetitive behaviors, a preference for routines, and problems with communication.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Disco introduced significant use of synthesizers, electronic pianos and orchestral instruments, such as brassy horns and silky strings, and often featured repetitive lyrics.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repetitive
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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