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 shift directly addresses the current burnout crisis in higher education administration — with up to 39% of administrative staff seeking a new role — by eliminating the overwhelming workloads and repetitive tasks that prevent staff from engaging in meaningful work.
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Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These mundane tasks and long hours of repetitive training culminate in competitive outbursts where careers are made and broken.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Breaking up sedentary or repetitive activities with stretch breaks can prevent the accumulation of fatigue and tension that causes soreness in the first place.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Like Annabelle, The Nun features a lot of repetitive padding between scares, but here, the set pieces are significantly more chilling and visually creative.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These mundane tasks and long hours of repetitive training culminate in competitive outbursts where careers are made and broken.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Breaking up sedentary or repetitive activities with stretch breaks can prevent the accumulation of fatigue and tension that causes soreness in the first place.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Like Annabelle, The Nun features a lot of repetitive padding between scares, but here, the set pieces are significantly more chilling and visually creative.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.
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repetitive
adjective
re·pet·i·tive
ri-ˈpet-ət-iv
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
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