Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.
Children's songs involve lots of repetition.
I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition.
Recent Examples on the WebAlthough Kamala Harris certainly exhibited some rigidity and repetition, her speech remained within the normal realm for politicians, who have a reputation for harping on their favorite talking points.—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024 Most speech imitation and repetition are resolved by the age of 3.
See a healthcare provider if you or someone in your care experiences echolalia.—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 7 Sep. 2024 Modifying the exercise to perform it from a sitting
position
Reducing the number of sets or repetitions to enable you to
maintain proper form throughout
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Resistance bands are a convenient and portable way to incorporate strengthening into your exercise regimen.—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024 The enduring appeal of the Grateful Dead lies in its ability to exist on the fulcrum between newness and repetition.—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for repetition
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English repeticion, from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio, from repetere to repeat
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