Repetitious: meaning, definitions and examples
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repetitious
[ rɪˈpɛtɪʃəs ]
in speech or writing
characterized by unnecessary repetition of words or ideas
Synonyms
cyclical, redundant, reiterative, repetitive
Examples of usage
- Her writing style is repetitious and lacks originality.
- His speeches are often criticized for being repetitious and boring.
in behavior or actions
involving unnecessary repetition of the same actions or behaviors
Synonyms
boring, monotonous, repetitive, tedious
Examples of usage
- His repetitious behavior at work annoys his colleagues.
- The repetitious nature of the task made it boring and monotonous.
Translations
Translations of the word "repetitious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repetitivo
🇮🇳 दोहरावदार
🇩🇪 wiederholend
🇮🇩 berulang-ulang
🇺🇦 повторюваний
🇵🇱 powtarzający się
🇯🇵 繰り返しの
🇫🇷 répétitif
🇪🇸 repetitivo
🇹🇷 tekrarlayan
🇰🇷 반복적인
🇸🇦 متكرر
🇨🇿 opakující se
🇸🇰 opakujúci sa
🇨🇳 重复的
🇸🇮 ponavljajoč
🇮🇸 endurtekin
🇰🇿 қайталанатын
🇬🇪 გამეორებითი
🇦🇿 təkrarlanan
🇲🇽 repetitivo
Etymology
The word 'repetitious' originated from the Latin word 'repetitio', which means 'repetition'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of repetition has long been recognized in various fields, including literature, psychology, and education. The use of 'repetitious' highlights the idea of unnecessary or excessive repetition, often viewed negatively in communication and behavior.
See also: repeatability, repeatable, repeated, repeatedly, repeater, repeating, repetition, repetitive.