repetition

noun

rep·​e·​ti·​tion ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən 

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

: mention, recital

repetitional

ˌre-pə-ˈtish-nəl 

-ˈti-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• duplication
• iteration
• redo
• reduplication
• reiteration
• renewal
• repeat
• replay
• replication
• reprise

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nutkins said that a few repetitions in a session can help. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

Setting expectations can boost engagement and retention. Point 2: Highlight the value of repetition. —Michel Koopman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

The progressive Greens and the CDU represent opposite ends of many important sociocultural issues, which could lead to a repetition of the chaotic infighting of Scholz’s coalition. —Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025

In a garden with roses of many colors, a repetition of color such as whites, purples and blues when selecting perennials and annuals helps to create cohesion in the garden. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025

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

Phrases Containing repetition

• incremental repetition

Rhymes for repetition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

repetition

noun

rep·​e·​ti·​tion ˌrep-ə-ˈtish-ən 

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