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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For all the tonal confusion of Hoover’s novels, readers continue to gravitate toward the repetitive writing and heavy emphasis on shocking twists.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2024
As far as the action goes, repetitive shootouts never inspire much of a thrill, but rather call attention to their length and inability to reach a compelling climax.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Mabrey says management systems of the past are often designed to hold people accountable for executing repetitive tasks and managing quality control.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Does his extended, repetitive head-bashing reveal a juvenile mania customized for the Netflix era — or something worse?
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Aug. 2024
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2024
As far as the action goes, repetitive shootouts never inspire much of a thrill, but rather call attention to their length and inability to reach a compelling climax.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Mabrey says management systems of the past are often designed to hold people accountable for executing repetitive tasks and managing quality control.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Does his extended, repetitive head-bashing reveal a juvenile mania customized for the Netflix era — or something worse?
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for repetitive
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetitive. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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