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/
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.
His ambitious meals are nutritious but repetitious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'repetere' meaning 'to seek again' or 'to repeat.' The word evolved to describe something that repeats excessively or tediously.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + pet- (to seek/go toward) + -itious (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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