repetitiousness
Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being repetitious; verboseness or tediousness resulting from excessive and unnecessary repetitions.
Usage
The noun "repetitiousness" describes the characteristic of something that is marked by needless or tiresome repetition. It is a formal term often used in critiques of speech, writing, or processes to highlight a lack of variety or originality.
Examples
- The repetitiousness of the lecture made it difficult for the students to stay focused.
- A good editor can help eliminate the repetitiousness from a draft manuscript.
- The repetitiousness of the daily routine was starting to wear on her.
Advanced Usage
- "The sheer repetitiousness of the task": This phrase emphasizes the monotonous and overwhelming nature of the repetition involved in a specific job or activity.
- "Criticized for its structural repetitiousness": Often used in artistic or literary criticism to point out a flaw in a work's composition, where patterns or elements are reused to a fault.
Variants and Related Words
- Repetitious (adj): Characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tedious.
- His repetitious speaking style failed to hold the audience's attention.
- Repetitive (adj): Involving or characterized by repetition. (Note: While similar, "repetitive" is more neutral and can describe a necessary or inherent feature, whereas "repetitious" almost always carries a negative connotation of being unnecessarily repetitive).
- Repetition (n): The simple act or instance of repeating or being repeated.
Synonyms
- Redundancy: The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition.
- Tautology: The saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered a fault in style (e.g., "free gift").
- Monotony: Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Antonyms
- Variety: The quality or state of being different or diverse.
- Conciseness: The quality of being brief and to the point.
- Originality: The ability to think independently and creatively.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Beating a dead horse: (Idiom) To waste time and effort on a futile issue, often involving repetitious argument.
- Circular argument: A logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, resulting in a form of repetitious reasoning.
Noun
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verboseness resulting from excessive repetitions
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