repetitive — containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpetətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My job became so repetitive that I started counting sheep at my desk.
- The repetitive sound of the construction work drove the neighbors crazy.
- She quit her repetitive factory job to become a circus performer.
repetitive
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈpetətɪv/]
containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome
💡 Concept
containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome
🎵 Rhyme
Break the repetitive competitive cycle with a gentle sedative!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpetətɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpetətɪv/
🌳Etymology
Prefixre--
Rootpetit
Suffix--ive
🎵Rhyme
competitivesedativenarrative
competitive
sedative
narrative
🔗Collocations
repetitive work
repetitive motion
repetitive strain injury
repetitive behavior
repetitive pattern
get repetitive
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My job became so repetitive that I started counting sheep at my desk.”
“The repetitive sound of the construction work drove the neighbors crazy.”
😄 Fun example
“She quit her repetitive factory job to become a circus performer.”
“Students complained that the textbook exercises were too repetitive.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
monotonousrecurringroutinecyclicalredundant
Antonyms
varieddiverseoriginal
Related
repeatrepetitionpatterncyclemonotony
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