repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
2
: containing repetition
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
Examples of repetitive in a Sentence
an injury caused by repetitive wrist movements
She left the job because the work was too repetitive.
At the risk of being repetitive, I must remind you again to be careful.
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This is accomplished via an air-blast pesticide spraying process, a challenging and repetitive job which has to be done at least six times during a growing season.
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Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
If you’ve been stuck in repetitive thought patterns, this is a great time to challenge yourself to broaden your perspective and embrace new ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And further reinforcement of the realities of the ravages of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Job demands can include work overload, repetitive tasks, burnout, and role conflict.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
If you’ve been stuck in repetitive thought patterns, this is a great time to challenge yourself to broaden your perspective and embrace new ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And further reinforcement of the realities of the ravages of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Job demands can include work overload, repetitive tasks, burnout, and role conflict.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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