repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
2
: containing repetition
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
Examples of repetitive in a Sentence
an injury caused by repetitive wrist movements
She left the job because the work was too repetitive.
At the risk of being repetitive, I must remind you again to be careful.
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Sometimes, parts of the book feel repetitive, and perhaps only true cinephiles will appreciate this deep dive into Oberon’s extensive filmography, which includes 48 movie credits.
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
No doubt that will continue into the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but three years of leaning into imaging software may start to feel repetitive.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Glass made sure the Creepers’ movements were varied and that the creatures weren’t becoming too repetitive.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Bored of the often repetitive options that schools offer students, many of them feel as though ordering food provides them with higher quality meals that actually excite them.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
No doubt that will continue into the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but three years of leaning into imaging software may start to feel repetitive.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Glass made sure the Creepers’ movements were varied and that the creatures weren’t becoming too repetitive.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Bored of the often repetitive options that schools offer students, many of them feel as though ordering food provides them with higher quality meals that actually excite them.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repetitive
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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