Repeated: meaning, definitions and examples
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repeated
[ rɪˈpiːtɪd ]
in a sequence
Repeated means to do or say something again and again in a sequence.
Synonyms
recurrent, recurring, repetitive
Examples of usage
- He repeated the same mistake over and over again.
- She kept repeating the same story to everyone she met.
- The song has a catchy chorus that is repeated throughout.
to say or do something again
Repeated as a verb means to say or do something again, especially in a similar way or at regular intervals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.
- The teacher repeated the question for clarity.
- She repeated her performance at the talent show.
Translations
Translations of the word "repeated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repetido
🇮🇳 दोहराया हुआ
🇩🇪 wiederholt
🇮🇩 diulang
🇺🇦 повторений
🇵🇱 powtórzony
🇯🇵 繰り返された
🇫🇷 répété
🇪🇸 repetido
🇹🇷 tekrarlanan
🇰🇷 반복된
🇸🇦 متكرر
🇨🇿 opakovaný
🇸🇰 opakovaný
🇨🇳 重复的
🇸🇮 ponovljen
🇮🇸 endurtekið
🇰🇿 қайталанған
🇬🇪 გამეორებული
🇦🇿 təkrarlanan
🇲🇽 repetido
Etymology
The word 'repeated' comes from the verb 'repeat', which originated from the Old French 'repetir', based on the Latin 'repetere', from 're-' (expressing intensive force) + 'petere' (to seek). The concept of repetition has been recognized across languages and cultures as a fundamental aspect of communication and learning.
See also: repeatability, repeatable, repeatedly, repeater, repeating, repetition, repetitious, repetitive.