repetitive

[ ri-pet-i-tiv ]

/ rɪˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /

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adjective

pertaining to or characterized by repetition.

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Origin of repetitive

1830–40; <Latin repetīt(us) (past participle of repetere to repeat) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM repetitive

re·pet·i·tive·ly, adverbre·pet·i·tive·ness, nounnon·re·pet·i·tive, adjectivenon·re·pet·i·tive·ly, adverb

un·re·pet·i·tive, adjectiveun·re·pet·i·tive·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH repetitive

repetitious, repetitive

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How to use repetitive in a sentence

That zone varies from person to person, especially considering the wide range of games available from repetitive point-and-click games to competitive e-sports.
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Back strain and pulled muscles are very common due to the heavy, repetitive actions involved in the process.
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The variety and excitement of discovering new places and people away from the repetitive office routine is, for some, one of the most enjoyable aspects of the job.
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They can also help the forearm to rest in the appropriate position for using a keyboard and mouse to help avoid repetitive strain injury, and, especially for those who are less mobile, can be an aid when standing up and sitting down.
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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, noun

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