Definition

In a way that involves doing something over and over again, often to the point of being boring or tiresome.

Example

The teacher explained the concept repetitiously to ensure all students understood it.

Conversation

I noticed you’ve been practicing that song repetitiously all week.

Yeah, I really want to get it right before the performance.

It definitely shows! Your improvement is amazing, even with the repetitiously hard parts.

Thanks! Just a bit more practice should do the trick.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repetitiously → It is formed from "repetere" (meaning to repeat) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning characterized by). The word "repetitiously" means characterized by the act of repeating something.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'repeat' — when something is done 'repeatedly' or 'repetitiously', it means it happens over and over again.

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