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/
Korean meaning: 반복적인, 되풀이되는 (특히 불필요하거나 지루할 정도로)
Korean pronunciation: 리**페**터티브
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
containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome
Break the repetitive competitive cycle with a gentle sedative!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시(re-)'와 '찾다, 추구하다(petere)'가 합쳐져서 '계속 다시 찾는' 즉 '반복하는'의 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Students complained that the textbook exercises were too repetitive.”
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