repetitive
Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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