Repetitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Repetitive is an adjective meaning Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.
Meaning
Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.
Example Sentences
The lecture was too repetitive and lost its impact.
He kept repeating the same repetitive tasks without making progress.
The movie was criticized for its repetitive scenes and predictable plot.
Synonyms for repetitive
Depending on context, synonyms include recurrent, repetitious, habitual, monotonous, perennial, recurring.
Antonyms for repetitive
Common opposites include nonrecurrent, nonrecurring, nonrepeating, nonrepetitional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repetitious, reiterative, continual, unvaried, insistent, iterative.
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