Definition

A person or thing that repeats something, such as a student who takes a course again, a firearm that can fire multiple times, or a device that signals the time.

Example

The student was classified as a repeater because he had to retake the math course.

Conversation

I heard that Emily is a repeater this semester because she didn't pass her math class.

Really? I didn't know that, but it happens to a lot of students.

Yeah, I think it can be tough to keep up sometimes, especially with all the pressure.

For sure! I hope she gets the support she needs to do better this time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repeater → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "petere" (meaning to seek or request). The word "repeater" refers to something that seeks or requests again, often used in the context of devices that repeat signals or messages.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'seeks again' — 're-' means again, and 'petere' means to seek. This helps you remember that a repeater is something that repeats or sends a signal again.

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