Repeated

/rɪˈpiːtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense and past participle of repeat, meaning to say or do something again.
He repeated the instructions to ensure everyone understood.
To recite or perform something again.
She repeated the poem from memory during the recital.
adjective
Done or occurring again or multiple times.
The project faced repeated delays due to funding issues.
Emphasized or restated for clarity.
She made repeated requests for the meeting to start on time.
Recurrent or habitual in nature.
His repeated mistakes in calculations raised concerns.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'repeter', from Latin 'repetere', from 're-' (again) + 'petere' (to seek).

Common Phrases and Expressions

repeat after me
To say something again to help with learning or clarification.
repeat performance
A subsequent occurrence of a similar event or action.
repeat business
Returning customers or client transactions.

Related Words

repeat
To say or do something again.
replay
To play back a recording again.
reiterate
To say or do again, typically for emphasis.

Slang Meanings

On repeat
I’ve had that song on repeat all day.
Rinse and repeat
Just rinse and repeat until you get it right.