repetition — the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 반복, 되풀이
Korean pronunciation: 레페**티**션
Example Sentences
- The teacher's repetition of 'Be quiet!' every five minutes became a running joke in class.
- Learning a language requires a lot of repetition and practice.
- His grandfather's repetition of the same war stories made family dinners predictably boring.
repetition
NOUN//ˌrepəˈtɪʃən//
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Repetition meets competition in this crucial position!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'repetere'에서 유래되었으며, '다시(re-) + 찾다, 공격하다(petere)'의 의미로 '다시 시도하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '반복하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's repetition of 'Be quiet!' every five minutes became a running joke in class.”
“Learning a language requires a lot of repetition and practice.”
“His grandfather's repetition of the same war stories made family dinners predictably boring.”
“The repetition of exercises helps build muscle memory.”
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