repetitious — Characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tediously prolonged; containing too much repetition.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tediously prolonged; containing too much repetition.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrepəˈtɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 반복적인, 되풀이가 많은
Korean pronunciation: 레-페-티-셔스 (강세: 티)
Example Sentences
- The repetitious beat of the construction work next door was driving me crazy.
- My grandfather tells the same repetitious war stories every family dinner.
- The factory job was so repetitious that workers listened to podcasts to stay sane.
repetitious
ADJECTIVE//ˌrepəˈtɪʃəs//
Characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tediously prolonged; containing too much repetition.
Characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tediously prolonged; containing too much repetition.
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From Latin 'repetere' meaning 'to seek again' or 'to repeat.' The word evolved to describe something that repeats excessively or tediously.
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“The repetitious beat of the construction work next door was driving me crazy.”
“My grandfather tells the same repetitious war stories every family dinner.”
“The factory job was so repetitious that workers listened to podcasts to stay sane.”
“Her repetitious complaints about the weather became unbearable.”
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