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repetitive
[ ri-pet-i-tiv ]
/ rɪˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /
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adjective
pertaining to or characterized by repetition.
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British Dictionary definitions for repetitive
repetitive
/ (rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv) /
adjective
characterized by or given to unnecessary repetition; boringdull, repetitive work
Derived forms of repetitive
repetitively, adverbrepetitiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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