rɪˈpɛtɪʃən

Definitions

1. noun

the act of repeating something, or the state of being repeated

“The repetition of the same song made the concert feel dull.”

2. noun

something that is repeated, such as a phrase or a pattern

“The repetition of the phrase ‘never give up’ became a sort of motto for the team.”

3. noun

a task or activity that is repeated regularly

“The repetition of the daily routine made the job feel monotonous.”

4. noun

the process of creating something that imitates or copies an original work

“The artist’s repetition of the same style became a subject of criticism.”

5. noun

the state of being repeated, often in a way that is annoying or tedious

“The repetition of the same question made the conversation feel stilted.”

6. verb

to repeat something, such as a task or a phrase

“She had to repetition the same experiment several times to get the desired result.”

7. verb

to imitate or copy an original work, often in a way that is considered inferior

“The artist’s repetition of the famous painting was widely criticized.”