repetitive

[ ri-pet-i-tiv ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by repetition.

repetitive

/ rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv /

adjective

1. characterized by or given to unnecessary repetition; boring

   dull, repetitive work

Derived Forms

• reˈpetitiveness, noun
• reˈpetitively, adverb

Other Words From

• re·peti·tive·ly adverb
• re·peti·tive·ness noun
• nonre·peti·tive adjective
• nonre·peti·tive·ly adverb
• unre·peti·tive adjective
• unre·peti·tive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of repetitive¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Latin repetīt(us) “attacked again” (past participle of repetere “to attack again, demand return of”; repeat ) + -ive

Example Sentences

It just means they want repetitive shoplifters and smash-and-grabbers locked away.

From Los Angeles Times

Around the time of her Golden Wedding anniversary, Spencer had noticed that Roger’s memory “was playing him false” and “then the repetitive questions started,” she said.

From BBC

Gershman decried the "repetitive legal ploys, frivolous arguments and gamesmanship" Trump's legal team engaged in to delay his cases and the Supreme Court and Judhge Cannon's role in making the lawyers' gambit "a huge success."

From Salon

Times poll conducted last month found that a solid majority of voters statewide support Proposition 36, which would impose stricter sentences for repetitive theft and offenses involving the deadly drug fentanyl.

From Los Angeles Times

And it requires treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boring
• constant
• dull
• monotonous
• repeated