repetition

noun

rep·​e·​ti·​tion ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce repetition (audio)
1
a
: the act or an instance of repeating or being repeated
b
: a motion or exercise (such as a push-up) that is repeated and usually counted
2
repetitional
ˌre-pə-ˈtish-nəl How to pronounce repetition (audio)
-ˈti-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Examples of repetition in a Sentence

Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home. Children's songs involve lots of repetition. I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition.
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Relationships need repetition and structure to grow. Serena Dai, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025 Rather, these freelancing skills are developed through repetition and practice, and through learning from and watching the habits of other freelancers who've made it to the pinnacles of their careers. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Causes of Friction Blisters Friction blisters on the feet are caused by three elements: the motion of bone, high friction force, and the repetition of shear stress, which is when a force causes the deformation of an object by creating slippage along a flat surface that is parallel to the force. Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024 But whatever point Hwang may be trying to make about the value of optimism over nihilism (or vice versa) is crushed under the weight of unnecessary and unresolved repetition. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for repetition 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English repeticion, from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio, from repetere to repeat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of repetition was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetition. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

repetition

noun
rep·​e·​ti·​tion ˌrep-ə-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce repetition (audio)
1
a
: the act or an instance of repeating
b
: a motion or exercise (as a push-up) that is repeated and usually counted
2
: something repeated

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