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reiterative

[ riˈɪtəreɪtɪv ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in grammar

Characterized by repetition or reiteration; expressing repetition.

Synonyms

iterative, repeating, repetitive.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
reiterative	Similar to 'reiterative', it emphasizes the repetition of words or actions, often for the sake of emphasis. Her reiterative instructions made sure everyone knew exactly what to do
repetitive	Often used to describe tasks or activities that are boring because they involve doing the same thing over and over. Has a somewhat negative connotation. Factory work can be very repetitive and monotonous
repeating	A general term used to describe any action or event that happens multiple times. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts. The teacher got tired of repeating the same instructions to the students
iterative	Commonly used in technical and scientific contexts to describe a process that is repeated multiple times for refinement or improvement. Software development often involves an iterative process of testing and refinement

Examples of usage

His use of reiterative language helped to drive home his point.
The reiterative nature of the poem emphasized the theme of eternal love.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in linguistics

A form or construction that expresses repetition.

Synonyms

iteration, recurrence, repetition.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
reiterative	Typically used when something involves repetitive actions or statements, especially in a detailed or exhaustive manner. The professor's reiterative explanations ensured that all students understood the concept. Her reiterative questions were annoying, as they showed she wasn't paying attention.
repetition	Broadly used in general contexts where actions, words, or events happen over and over again. Often has a neutral or slightly negative connotation depending on the situation. The repetition of the song chorus made it extremely catchy. She noticed a lot of repetition in his speech, which made it less engaging.
iteration	Generally used in contexts of processes or methods where something is repeated to achieve a desired result, especially in computing, engineering, and design. The software went through several iterations before the final version was released. Each iteration of the training program improved the athletes' performance.
recurrence	Commonly used to describe the reappearance of events, conditions, or phenomena, often with a negative connotation, especially in medical, scientific, or time-related contexts. The recurrence of his illness worried the doctors. There is a high chance of recurrence for the same problem if not addressed properly.

Examples of usage

The reiterative in this language is used to indicate habitual actions.
She used the reiterative form to emphasize the ongoing nature of the process.

Translations

Translations of the word "reiterative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reiterativo

🇮🇳 पुनरावृत्त

🇩🇪 wiederholend

🇮🇩 berulang-ulang

🇺🇦 повторюваний

🇵🇱 powtarzalny

🇯🇵 繰り返しの

🇫🇷 répétitif

🇪🇸 reiterativo

🇹🇷 tekrarlı

🇰🇷 반복적인

🇸🇦 متكرر

🇨🇿 opakující se

🇸🇰 opakujúci sa

🇨🇳 重复的

🇸🇮 ponavljajoč

🇮🇸 endurtekið

🇰🇿 қайталанатын

🇬🇪 გამეორებადი

🇦🇿 təkrarolunan

🇲🇽 reiterativo

Etymology

The word 'reiterative' originates from the Latin word 'reiteratus', which is the past participle of 'reiterare' meaning 'to repeat'. Its usage in English can be traced back to the 17th century when it was first used to describe something characterized by repetition. Over time, 'reiterative' has become commonly used in various fields such as grammar and linguistics to denote the concept of repetition or reiteration.