Meaning & Definition of word "Repetitive"

Repetitive

/rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/

1. involving or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome.
- Example: The repetitive nature of the task made it feel monotonous.
2. notably recurring or occurring again and again.
- Example: She found the repetitive sounds of the machinery to be very distracting.
3. consisting of repeated actions or phrases.
- Example: His repetitive jokes failed to amuse anyone after the fifth telling.
4. having a tendency to repeat actions or patterns.
- Example: The repetitive training routine helped the athletes improve their performance.

Late Latin repetitivus, from repetere 'to repeat'

repetitive tasks:

Tasks that require the same actions repeatedly.

repetitive strain injury:

An injury caused by repetitive motions.

repetitive behavior:

Behavior that involves the same actions occurring repeatedly.

repeat:

to say or do something again.

reiteration:

the action of repeating something for emphasis or clarity.

replay:

to play (a recording) again.

Meaning: same old, same old

Example Sentence: It's just the same old, same old, nothing new ever happens.

Meaning: rinse and repeat

Example Sentence: I work the same job every day; rinse and repeat.