Definition

The quality or state of repeating something many times, often in a way that is boring or unnecessary.

Example

The repetitiousness of the training sessions made it hard for the students to stay focused.

Conversation

I found the lecture today a bit dull and full of repetitiousness.

I felt the same way; it was hard to stay focused.

Yeah, I think they could have made it more engaging without all that repetitiousness.

Definitely! A little variety would have made it much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repetitiousness → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again), "petere" (meaning to seek or request), and "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word describes the state of being full of repetition or doing something again and again.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') and 'seeking' ('petere') to do it repeatedly, which is why repetitiousness means the state of being repetitive.

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