Definition

Describing something that happens over and over again, often in a boring or tiresome way.

Example

The repetitive tasks at work made me feel tired and unmotivated.

Conversation

Have you noticed how repetitive that song is?

Yeah, it definitely plays the same part over and over.

It's kind of annoying after a while, don’t you think?

Absolutely! I prefer songs with more variety.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repetitive → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "petere" (meaning to seek or strive). The word describes something that seeks to do or occur again, hence the notion of repetition.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') and 'seeking' ('petere') to do it repeatedly — that's why repetitive means occurring over and over.

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