Definition

Adverb * In a manner characterized by being done or occurring many times in the same way; involving repetition.

Usage

The adverb "repetitively" is used to describe an action that is performed over and over again, often in a way that becomes monotonous or predictable. It modifies verbs to indicate the repeated nature of the action.

Examples

• The machine stamped the metal repetitively, creating hundreds of identical parts each hour.
• He tapped his pen repetitively on the desk while thinking.
• The alarm sounded repetitively until someone turned it off.
• This motif appears repetitively throughout the artist's work.

Advanced Usage

• In a repetitive manner: This is a more formal or explicit way to express the same idea as "repetitively."
  • The data was entered in a repetitive manner, which led to several errors due to fatigue.

Variants and Related Words

• Repetitive (adjective): Characterized by repetition.
  • Factory work can be very repetitive.
• Repetition (noun): The act of repeating; something that is repeated.
  • Learning a language requires repetition.

Synonyms

• Repeatedly
• Again and again
• Over and over
• Monotonously
• Iteratively

Antonyms

• Once
• Uniquely
• Variably
• Spontaneously

Adverb

1. in a repetitive manner
   • this type of border display is used repetitively in advertising