repetition
rehp-uh-TIHSH-uhn
Repetition (noun) means the act of doing or saying something again, or an instance of it happening again. Example: “Learning vocabulary relies heavily on repetition.”
noun
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The act of doing or saying something again, or an instance of it happening again.
"Learning vocabulary relies heavily on repetition."
"There was too much repetition in the speech."
How to use repetition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying the same thing more than once.
Common pairings
through repetition
avoid repetition
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Word forms
- Plural
- repetitions
- Third person singular
- repetitions
- Past tense
- repetitioned
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Learning vocabulary relies heavily on _____.
Etymology
From Latin repetitio, from repetere, "to repeat." A doublet of repetitio.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for repetition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “repetition” mean?
The word “repetition” means the act of doing or saying something again, or an instance of it happening again. In plain terms, doing or saying the same thing more than once.
How do you pronounce “repetition”?
“Repetition” is pronounced rehp-uh-TIHSH-uhn (/ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “repetition” in a sentence?
Here is “repetition” used in a sentence: “Learning vocabulary relies heavily on repetition.”
What is another word for “repetition”?
Words with a similar meaning to “repetition” include reiteration and reprise.
What part of speech is “repetition”?
“Repetition” is a noun.
Where does the word “repetition” come from?
The word “repetition” comes from Latin. From Latin repetitio, from repetere, "to repeat." A doublet of repetitio.
Is “repetition” a common word?
“Repetition” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
