repetitive

/ri'pətitiv/

Thân thiện

The child finds the repetitive beeping of the microwave annoying.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by or involving repetition: Describes something that involves doing or saying the same thing many times.
   • Monotonous or tedious due to repetition: Describes something that is boring because it is repeated without change.

Usage

The word "repetitive" is used to describe actions, sounds, tasks, or patterns that are repeated. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, suggesting monotony or lack of variation.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The factory job involved repetitive motions, which led to strain injuries.
  • His speech was long and repetitive, losing the audience's attention.
  • The song has a simple, repetitive melody that is easy to remember.

Advanced Usage

• "repetitive strain injury (RSI)": A medical condition affecting muscles, tendons, and nerves, caused by repeated physical movements.
  • Typing for many hours each day can cause a repetitive strain injury.

Variants and Related Words

• Repetitively (adverb): In a repetitive manner.
  • The machine operates repetitively.
• Repetitiveness (noun): The quality of being repetitive.
  • The repetitiveness of the task made it very boring.

Synonyms

• Monotonous: Lacking in variety and interest.
• Recurring: Occurring again periodically or repeatedly.
• Iterative: Involving repetition, especially in computing or mathematics.

Antonyms

• Varied: Incorporating a number of different types or elements.
• Changing: Not constant; altering.
• Unique: Being the only one of its kind.

Related Phrases

• Repetitive task: A job or activity that involves doing the same thing over and over.
  • Automation is often used to handle repetitive tasks.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by repetition
   • repetitive movement
2. repetitive and persistent
   • the bluejay's insistent cry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• repetitious
• insistent