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repeated

American  
[ri-pee-tid] / rɪˈpi tɪd /

adjective

  1. done, made, or said again and again.

    repeated attempts.
repeated British  
/ rɪˈpiːtɪd /

adjective

  1. done, made, or said again and again; continual or incessant

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Other Word Forms

  • nonrepeated adjective
  • repeatedly adverb
  • unrepeated adjective

Etymology

Origin of repeated

First recorded in 1605–15; repeat + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Mills has not yet responded to repeated requests for comment.

From BBC

Researchers believe that repeated formation of DNA loops may reinforce these identity-defining gene patterns, repeatedly connecting important regions and strengthening their activity.

From Science Daily

Participants who repeated meals and kept calorie intake stable over time lost more weight than those with more varied diets.

From Science Daily

This photostriction effect is reversible and can be repeated again and again, she said.

From Science Daily

This combination could lead to stretchable materials that continue to function even under repeated bending and movement.

From Science Daily

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