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repetitive

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv]

Word

Learn how to use repetitive in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when something happens over and over again, making it feel the same each time. It's like doing the same dance steps repeatedly; it can get boring after a while.

Example

She enjoys the repetitive nature of knitting, as it helps her relax.

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The repetitive tasks at work made him feel tired and uninterested.

Example

Do you find that studying can be repetitive sometimes?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when someone keeps doing the same thing again and again, which can sometimes be annoying. It's like when a friend tells the same joke over and over; it might lose its fun.

Example

His repetitive practice of the piano helped him improve remarkably.

Example

The teacher didn't like his repetitive questions during the lesson.

Example

Why do you think some people have repetitive habits?

How to pronounce repetitive

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv]

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