tedious
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Adj — Boring and drawn out, especially because it takes a long time or is repetitive.
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How to use tedious
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Etymology
From Latin taedium ("weariness") via Old French tedieus.
Full origin of tedious →Frequently asked questions
What does “tedious” mean?
The word “tedious” means boring and drawn out, especially because it takes a long time or is repetitive. In plain terms, dull and tiring, usually because of how long or repetitive a task is.
How do you pronounce “tedious”?
“Tedious” is pronounced TEE-deers (/ˈti.di.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tedious” in a sentence?
Here is “tedious” used in a sentence: “Filling out the same form twice was tedious.”
What part of speech is “tedious”?
“Tedious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tedious” come from?
The word “tedious” comes from Latin. From Latin taedium ("weariness") via Old French tedieus.
Is “tedious” a common word?
“Tedious” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.