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repetitive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈpetətɪv/ · UK /rɪˈpetɪtɪv/

repetitive means: Happening many times in the same way, often making you bored.

adjective

REPEATED OFTENB2

Happening many times in the same way, often making you bored.

  • The work is repetitive.
  • Her speech became repetitive after a few minutes.
  • Repetitive movements can hurt your wrists.

Similar words: repeated, monotonous

Opposites: varied

Common phrases: repetitive work, repetitive tasks, repetitive movements

Questions about repetitive

What does repetitive mean?

Happening many times in the same way, often making you bored.

What is repetitive in other languages?

Türkçe: tekrarlayan · Español: repetitivo · Français: répétitif · Deutsch: sich wiederholend · Italiano: ripetitivo · 日本語: 繰り返しの

How do you pronounce repetitive?

In American English /rɪˈpetətɪv/; in British English /rɪˈpetɪtɪv/.

How do you use repetitive in a sentence?

The work is repetitive. Her speech became repetitive after a few minutes.

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