Pronunciation

/reh-pəˈtɪʃən/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of repeating something, especially words or sounds. “She practiced her speech for hours to avoid repetition errors.”
2. The quality or state of being repeated; recurrence. “The book’s theme is marked by its repetitive structure.”
3. A copy or duplication of something. “The museum has a fine collection of antique replicas, showcasing repetition in art.”

Verb

1. To repeat something (words, actions, or a sequence). “He repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.”
2. To do something over and over again. “She repetitively tapped her foot while waiting.”

Adjective

1. Characterized by or involving repetition. “A repetitive pattern can be found in the wallpaper.”
2. Done or expressed repeatedly. “The teacher emphasized the importance of practice to avoid repetition.”

Phrases

• “Repetition is the mother of learning.”
• “Avoiding repetition is key to engaging writing.”
• “She was annoyed by the repetitive melody.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The teacher noticed the students’ tendency to rely on repetition in their answers.”
• Verb: “He repeated his apology several times until she felt heard.”
• Adjective: “The monotonous task required a high level of patience and endurance for repetitive tasks.”

Synonyms

• Repetition (noun)
  • Reiteration
  • Iteration
  • Recurrence
  • Repetency
• Repeat (verb)
  • Reiterate
  • Reproduce
  • Duplicate
  • Echo
• Repetitive (adjective)
  • Monotonous
  • Cyclical
  • Iterative
  • Unvaried